Faith Rivera
Long Beach, California, United States | INDIE | AFTRA
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Though her voice rivals those of pop divas chirping through the airwaves these days, Faith seems to understand that empty histrionics & mind-numbing glissandos do not a soul singer make. On her debut disc, she offers up a dozen pop/r&b nuggets with both passion & poise. - Performing Songwriter
The major strength of this album focuses on what it should - Faith's voice. With "All That You Are," "Don't Let the Music Die," & "Tears from the Sky," the strength in Faith's voice shines. If you're looking for an album with anger and angst, you won't find it here. If you're looking, however, for an optimistic, emotional, uplifting record, you'll find it in In Search of Faith, a collection of learning experiences and emotional realizations captured in 12 heartfelt and character-defining songs. - Yolk Magazine
Very polished contemporary R&B vocal styling. Faith is ready for radio, MTV and VH-1 with her slick crossover urban style.
- Listen.com
Faith is an enigma. It isn't often you see someone with this talent (music and business both) at the start. Sometimes she'll go all Madonna (try the opening 'Kumbaya' and see if you're not reminded of 'Express Yourself' & the power of the woman), sometimes she's a tropical spirit flitting through ('Mirror, Mirror'), & then she's distinctly Alanis Morissette with acoustic guitar, backing vocals & spidery electric guitar and old-time piano in the back (that's 'Bring Me Back' alright!). But at every turn, the pop sense is original and cleansed with a sense of purpose. Faith's positive musical reinforcement is a delight to listen to. - Music Dish
Halfway across the world you touch people's heart (you certainly did mine) with your words and with the passion of your singing. - Bobby M.
“Brilliant and exquisite vocalist... Faith's vocal work is eloquent and beyond compare”
- LatinJazzClub.com
Star-quality vocals...Rivera's voice is amazing, yet she's smart enough to rein in her talents just a bit, making the music even more enjoyable.
- AMP3.com
“…She's the singer/composer and a talent in both capacities. Her articulate and incisive lyrics are reminiscent of Tasmin Archer and Alanis Morrisette.” - Honolulu Star Bulletin
Discography
ARTIST RELEASES
• Raise Me Up (2008) Lil' Girl Creations
• Maluhia ~ Everyday Peace (2007) Lil' Girl Creations
• Suncatcher: Morning Music for the Hip & the Sacred (2005) Lil’ Girl Creations
• Wonder (2003) Lil’ Girl Creations
• Faithgroove (2001) Lil’ Girl Creations
• Havana Taxi (2001) LA Carpool Music
• In Search of Faith (1997) Lil’ Girl Creations
• When Worlds Collide (2000) LA Carpool Music
• “Here Comes the Rain Again” single (2000) DMC Records
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Bio
If Tony Robbins were a girl, could sing like Mariah, groove like Madonna, and inspire like Oprah…you'd get the award-winning music of Faith Rivera!
Faith's a Kauai-born, singer, songwriter & 2003 Emmy-winner for Outstanding Original Song on NBC’s Passions. With six solo artist releases, her inspirational music has been featured on popular TV shows like ER & Scrubs and heard by millions on George Noory's COAST to COAST radio show. As an accomplished vocalist, Faith has worked with artists from Luther Vandross to Neil Young, on feature films like “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and with World Peace One joining artists Al Jarreau, Brian Mcknight, & more musicians from around the globe calling for an end to all war. Based in sunny Long Beach, CA, the impact of this Positive Music Artist has been far-reaching! Her heart-opening pop songs have been used in many empowering ways: at the birth of a newborn, re-igniting dreams of baby-boomers, for the daily commute to a dad’s soundtrack for weekly chores, helping mothers move through post-partum depression to creating pinnacle moments for thousands at conscious conferences & more.
Faith has musically supported international authors and teachers like Marianne Williamson to Michael Beckwith and wowed audiences from the Hollywood Bowl to the Honolulu Symphony & nationwide Posipalooza concerts with high-energy performances & hip-shakin' music for all ages & all faiths. Her eclectic catalogue of songs has garnered many accolades from 2006 New Age Album of the Year (JPFolks Music Awards) to 2006 Most Uniting Song (Positive Music Awards) to 2005 Best Music Video (San Fernando Valley’s International Film Festival). Through music & videos, creative workshops, transformational talks, & community-building concerts, Faith inspires & empowers the young & young-at-heart to freely sing their song, dance their dance, & shine their mighty light!
Amidst her busy touring & recording schedule, Faith makes time to support causes & organizations that are committed to peace & sustained abundance for all. She serves as a Peace Ambassador for Fine & Performing Artists for World Peace and was named the 2008 Biggest Giver for Humanity Unites Brilliance (www.iluvhub.com) that provides ongoing food, water, education & micro-loans to women and children around the globe. From life coaches to spiritual centers, women’s groups to enlightened businesses, humanitarian organizations to tv shows, kids & families - they’re ALL using Faith’s upbeat, purpose-driven music! See, hear & feel what her music can do for you at www.faithrivera.com. Downloadable songs are available at I-Tunes.
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"As a singer, songwriter, dynamic performer, and inspiring messenger, Faith Rivera has it all. Again and again I have seen her creativity, wisdom, and energy inspire, uplift, and transform an entire community." ~Mary Manin Morrissey / Author of "Building Your Field of Dreams"
"Music to bring joy to every heart, stir the soul, and raise the consciousness of humanity, all at the same time! What more could anyone ask?" Neale Donald Walsch / Author "Conversations with God"
SELECT LIST of PERFORMANCES
• Nationwide Posipalooza Concerts (AZ, FL, MO, TX, VA, WA)
• Honolulu Symphony Pop Series (Honolulu, HI)
• Unity People’s Convention Cruise (WA, AK)
• Humanity’s Team World Oneness Concert (Atlanta, GA)
• Aloha Sound 2005 (Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan)
• Gather the Women (Costa Mesa, CA)
• AGNT’s Peace Train (LA to San Jose, CA)
• International New Thought Alliance Congress (Scottsdale, AZ)
• Seeds of Transformation (Annandale-on-the-Hudson, NY)
• World Congress on Illumination (WY, AZ, HI)
• Winter Dance Music Festival (Miami, FL)
Venues around the nation: House of Blues (New Orleans, LA), Taj Mahal (Atlantic City, NJ), House of Blues (Hollywood, CA), Galaxy Theater (Santa Ana, CA), Palladium (Los Angeles, CA), Coachouse (San Juan Capistrano, CA), etc.
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