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Who is Sharon Riley?

Sharon Riley is an EMI Gospel recording artist. She is the leader of the gospel music group Sharon Riley & Faith Chorale.

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Contributions to Canadian Media Made by Sharon Riley

Sharon Riley & Faith Chorale started in the basement of a North Toronto home in 1992. They appeared at local cultural and religious events. Within months they started getting the attention of the domestic music industry.

Riley & Faith Chorale were the first black gospel artist out of Canada to sign an international recording contract. They have spent a decade building a presence for Canadian gospel in the areas of music and film. Riley's notable premiere "Caught Up" and sophomore follow up "Life Is" secured JUNO and Canadian Urban Music Awards.

Faith Chorale's 1993 film debut in "Sing Out Freedom Train" was shared with domestic R&B songstress, Deborah Cox and Jackie Richardson. Subsequent film credits include HBO's "Light To The Power of 2", "Bonhoeffer" and the "Blues Brothers 2000" which featured Dan Ackroyd and John Goodman. The "Blues Brothers 2000" soundtrack, highlighting Faith Chorale's version of "John The Revelator", was Grammy® nominated and Certified Gold (US & Canada).

The discography and performance history for Sharon Riley is striking. Fred Hammond, CeCe Winans, Mark Kibble (Take 6), Joe Sealy, Maureen Forrester, Oscar Peterson, Paul Schaeffer (David Letterman), Salome Bey and The Nylons have experienced or recorded the exceptional vocal performances of Faith Chorale. Faith Chorale's appearance on The Chieftain's "Long Journey Home" album earned them a Grammy® for Best Traditional Folk Album and a nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.

Their perfected vocal execution, energetic delivery and modern rhythms exhibits what Billboard Magazine (7/11/98) describes as "displaying both the heart of gospel and heads totally in touch with the R&B and pop of today."
Source: http://www.gospelcity.com/dynamic/music-articles/international/30

Tenth anniversary celebrations May 27, 2002. http://www.gospelcity.com/dynamic/music-articles/international/30

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Skills and Abilities of Sharon Riley

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Education and Training of Sharon Riley

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Media Related Memberships of Sharon Riley

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Personal Testimony of Christian Faith of Sharon Riley

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My parents are Jamaican. I was born in London, England and moved to Toronto in 1973, when I was 9 or 10. I was raised in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and went to their schools through the 10th grade, then graduated from public school. I consider myself Canadian, but the Jamaica in my genes is still there. I can think of no better meal than Jamaican oxtail, rice and peas. I want to tell you...it rocks!

Growing up, Mom always played Mahalia Jackson, who I emulated. Then, on occasion she would also play Jim Reeves, who was a big country star for about 30 years, from the '50s into the '80s. I don't know what you get when you combine those two! My mother always knew that I loved Gospel music and would someday be a musician. So, she played a lot of Gospel albums around the house. Andrae Crouch, and the Hawkins Family were two that really hit me in a big way very early on. Source: http://www.gospelcity.com/dynamic/artist-articles/artists/29

Christians Who Have Impacted the Life of Sharon Riley

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