Like many great vocalists, Sharon Rose found her voice in church choirs and on school stages at a very young age. But a voice is best used when it expresses the passion of the singer, and at 24, Sharon is brimming with a fiery passion for her music. Born Sharron Nyarambi in the second capital of Zimbabwe, Bulawayo, Sharon Rose has benefited from the cultural wealth of southern Africa as she spent her early years on its sands. At age 11 she and her very musical family immigrated to Britain where she naturally gained an education in the country’s rich pop-culture. This combination of influences sets her apart from the rest – she has a unique resource to call upon at will. Currently writing and recording her new record, Rose could be likened to artists like Adele for her song-writing, Corinne Bailey Rae for her soul, Whitney Houston for her pure vocal gift and Christina Perri for her exuberant artistry. Rose is eager to be part of the gig circuit from which she has gained faithful fans and advocates. In a national talent contest she was referred to as ‘a strong contender’ by Dan Wooton – Daily Mail, and pop royalty, Gary Barlow said she is certainly on the road to stardom. When on stage, Rose and her 7-piece band, which she wittily calls The Thorns, put on a show that is a cocktail of energy, heart, poise and cool and it really does elevate and cultivate the spirits; quite a feat for a pop/soul artist. It has been said of one of her performances that the ‘energy electrified the audience’ (Parris Oh- Music Blogger SB.TV). She has performed on reputable stages like Jazz Café (Camden) and The Islington Assembly Hall and in clubs including Pigalle, Club 10 and Embassy in Knightsbridge. The young singer/songwriter recently opened up for American-based, chart-topping R’n’B colossus, Marsha Ambrosius which followed a furore of social media buzz calling her a revelation. In addition to her own work, Sharon is working closely with platinum-selling producer, Andrew Whitmore. A BBC Essex DJ selected her for involvement in a closed session with Mark Ronson and others at Abbey Road Studios, and she can count MSN Artist of the Month among her accolades. There is without doubt a Sharon shaped void in music yet to be filled.
