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Carey Colvin and On The Air (The Kennedy Center)

Carey Colvin and On The Air

Carey Colvin & On the Air Born at Edwards Air Force Base in California, singer/songwriter Carey Colvin is the daughter of an Air Force fighter pilot and grew up in such diverse places as Japan, Florida, Georgia, Virginia and California. This interesting lifestyle exposed Colvin to many different views of life which are reflected in the rich diversity of her music. Colvin's many musical influences include Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Led Zepplin, The Ike & Tina Turner Revue, Jimmie Spheeris, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Yes, Glen Miller Orchestra, Steely Dan, Carole King and the Andrews Sisters. A recipient of the 1997 WAMMIE Award for Female Vocalist, Folk-Contemporary, Colvin's discography includes The Distance Wall, CD Wannabe, We Be Rollin', A Holiday Feast Vol. IV, For The Harmony, Sneak Peek of Bamboo, and VOW.

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Carey Colvin and On The Air 2/26/01: Carey Colvin and On The Air

The music of singer/songwriter Carey Colvin & On The Air has a dash of blues, rock-edged pop and pop-influenced contemporary folk, which makes for an exciting and eclectic performance.

Carey Colvin and On The Air

The music of singer/songwriter Carey Colvin & On The Air has a dash of blues, rock-edged pop and pop-influenced contemporary folk, which makes for an exciting and eclectic performance.

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