Monique Danielle

Universal appeal – that is the cornerstone of Monique Danielle’s wide ranging career. Through a broad repertoire of musical styles, she has reached both young and old of all races, with her impeccable vocal skills. She captivates audiences with her dynamic delivery of sultry R&B and Jazz. Equally at ease with Italian opera, Classical, African pop, American pop, or Jamaican reggae, Monique truly defines and demonstrates diversity. A native of Kansas City, Monique has a natural passion for music. She began singing at the age of three, and taught herself the words to "The Rainbow Connection". By the age of four, she had moved on to singing harmonies to all of her favorite songs. In 1987 she entered Kansas City Middle School of the Arts (KCMSA), where she began to study voice. By the seventh grade she was singing in four choirs. From eighth grade to senior year, she would take her talents to four All District and All State Music Competitions. She received the highest rating of #1 all four years. Monique became All State Soloist in 1992.
Monique got her first taste of show business when she sang the National Anthem before a crowd of 80,000 fans at the Kansas City Chiefs Stadium in 1990. She then moved on to performing in the K.C. Arrowhead Club for the Kansas City Chiefs. While still attending school, she managed to sing and dance in fifteen different shows.

When Monique turned sixteen, she was featured nationally on the "Gary Collins Home Show" as an up-and-coming R&B vocalist. That same year she joined her first band outside of school, The Messengers. This reggae band showed Monique what being on stage was all about. They have been billed with such greats as Toots & the Maytals, Steel Pulse, The Wailers, The Bonedaddy’s, Jimmy Riley, Loketo, The Itals, and Angelique Kidjo to name a few. In addition, Monique has performed with Vinx, The Meditations, Junior Reid and as a featured soloist with the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra. She would later sing with Afrique, performing Afro-pop dance music.

Recently, Monique has lent her voice to Hallmark, NBC, The Jones Store Co., and Energy One for national promotional television campaigns, as well as numerous local radio advertisements. In 2000, Monique was selected into the Lyric Opera of Kansas City. She also donates her voice to the Arts in Prison program as a featured soloist with The East Hill Singers, who are conducted by Elvera Voth and perform local concerts four times yearly.
Monique had the pleasure of touring with Oleta Adams, in Holland, as a back up vocalist in December 2006. The tour consisted of a 3 week, 14 city tour of the Netherlands.

Monique currently has five CD’s to her credit. "Smile", Monique's first Jazz CD was released  the Summer of 2008. It features Kansas City's finest musicians. Her debut, "Resolution", features an eclectic mix of musical styles ranging from rhythm and blues to reggae, and even contemporary jazz. Most people compare the style to that of Anita Baker. "Closer to Me", which features Monique’s three bands: The Messengers, BCR, and Afrique, is a slice of the performing life she has known in Kansas City for 15 years. "Christmas with Monique Danielle", as you may have guessed, is comprised of traditional Christmas favorites. It features full, lush orchestral arrangements. "in the Light" , a New Thought CD, was recently released to her Spiritual community.

Monique can be seen performing in and around Kansas City at top venues such as; Jardines Restaurant and Jazz Club, The Cafe at Briarcliff, Cafe Trio, and other fine corporate events, hotels, restaurants, clubs and festivals. She fronts the Monique Danielle Jazz Ensemble, and appears regularly with Tim Whitmer, Stanton Kessler, The Boulevard Band, and BCR.

When Monique Danielle pours her heart and soul out in song, people listen. " I was born to sing, and when I do it’s always from my heart" she says. Anyone who has heard her honest, pure, passionate delivery would agree. Remember her name- you won’t ever forget her voice.
 
moniquedanielle@kc.rr.com

All of Monique's CDs are available online at www.cdbaby.com