Toni Ann Semple

Imagine . . . the passion of fire, the gentle embrace of calm whispering winds, the soul stirring force of many waters, and the regality of majestic mountains all embodied in one artist . . . this is the essence of TONI ANN SEMPLE – Singer, Song writer, Producer extraordinaire.

Given to us on September 21, was a truly beautiful, and amazingly humble yet powerful Native/African American Queen from Queens, NY, TONI ANN SEMPLE. Toni Ann is a sensational vocalist and musician whose music is innovative and refreshing. Her audiences experience irresistible and engaging aural dynamics that move and enamor them. Toni Ann’s music is the pure and unadulterated essence of her soul that she unselfishly and vigorously shares with the world to groove, uplift, heal, and encourage all whom receive it.

Born of the Cherokee and Mohawk Nations, Toni Ann’s undeniably Strong Native American physical features – her deeply alluring eyes, her flowing jet black wavy hair, and her high accented cheek bones, and delicate lips - are not the only uniquely stunning attributes that distinguish this phenomenal artist from her peers. A large part of what makes Toni Ann’s music so distinct is how she successfully blends the nuances of the Native American music of her heritage with the other various styles of contemporary music she embraces, such as Soul, funk, Jazz, R & B, and even a little Pop.

Gifted with the ability to self-teach, Toni Ann learned to read and write music on her own, enhanced her vocal artistry, honed her guitar chops, learned to play piano, trumpet, Native American flute, and developed quite the knack for laying down percussion (though not an official drum player). Having marshaled all her skills together Toni Ann began making the kind of ‘noise’ that delighted the ear of music fans and renowned musicians as well.

Toni Ann’s incredible vocal abilities have been well received by audiences and the industry the world over. Toni’s voice has been sought after and employed by the incomparable WILL DOWNING, the hugely successful AL B. SURE, Grammy Award winning Bassist extraordinaire and Producer TOM BARNEY, Bassist FREDDIE CASH, Jazz Pianist MARK ADAMS, Music Director MERLENE WARD, Producer MORACE LANDY, TY STEPHENS, and THE SCHWARTZ LESLIE FORD CONNECTION. Toni also has several domestic tours under her belt, and has toured several times in Japan with the mega sensational TOSHI KANKAWA.

In addition to her live gigs, Toni Ann Semple’s debut album release “FOR ME”, was warmly received in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and other parts of Europe. Toni’s songs from that album, such as the singles “For Me”, “Summer Breeze”, and “Sit Back and Relax” still enjoy play in rotation on several radio stations around the world.

Toni Ann New Projects will introduce to the world a ground-breaking musical experience. On this projects Titled “MY SPIRIT”, Toni Ann is working with industry Bassist juggernaut MR. TOM BARNEY (Steely Dan, Lauren Hill, Mary J. Blige, Miles Davis, Tania Maria, David Sanborn, Michael Jackson, etc.) and renowned Music Promoter and musician MR. MORACE LANDY (Atlantic Records). Toni Ann is positive and optimistic that the various vibrations she emits will have mass appeal. After all, her music, like love itself, is universal and inclusive, not elitist or exclusionary.

Powerful and driving Native American drums and percussions, melodic vocals gently textured with stirring chanting and tight and innocuously intricate harmonies, sultry rhythms, killer bass lines, electrifying guitar presence, and bright and ethereal instrumentation are amongst the ingredients Toni Ann combines in various ways to masterfully serve up a Smorgasbord of audio euphoria for us to feast on. This very talented Singer, Song Writer, Musician and Producer, TONI ANN SEMPLE, is humbled and abundantly joyous for the opportunity to share with you, through her music, her very essence, passion, culture, heritage, and soul . . . and they await your indulgence.