Bernadette Bascom
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Bernadette Bascom Baltimore, Maryland ) is an R&B singer.
Bascom, the daughter of Civil Rights Activist Rev. Marion Bascom, began her career as a Disc Jockey in Baltimore. Bascom was the first artist signed to Stevie Wonder
's label Black Bull. She later forged a great recording career in the Pacific Northwest. For 15 years, Bascom sang on the Las Vegas strip.And was the Co/star in the award winning show Divine Divas, ref name="thestranger.com"/> She was also one of the Motown Moments at the Motown Cafe. Bascom recorded for her own labels Penguin and Solidarity Records which was distributed by D-Town Records
. Her standout performance of "Seattle Sunshine" still is her trademark song and with she has worked with Elton John
, Lenny Williams
and others.
In 2004 Bascom returned to Seattle where she currently teaches vocal lessons, performance and production. She also is the creator of "PRAISE!, a Sunday Gospel Supper", which has run at the Triple Door in downtown Seattle.
Bascom, the daughter of Civil Rights Activist Rev. Marion Bascom, began her career as a Disc Jockey in Baltimore. Bascom was the first artist signed to Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
's label Black Bull. She later forged a great recording career in the Pacific Northwest. For 15 years, Bascom sang on the Las Vegas strip.And was the Co/star in the award winning show Divine Divas, ref name="thestranger.com"/> She was also one of the Motown Moments at the Motown Cafe. Bascom recorded for her own labels Penguin and Solidarity Records which was distributed by D-Town Records
D-town records
Eieg/D-Town Music Group also called DMG is an American independent record label established in 2004 and distributed through Universal Music Group Distribution and based out of Dallas, TX...
. Her standout performance of "Seattle Sunshine" still is her trademark song and with she has worked with Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
, Lenny Williams
Lenny Williams
Leonard Charles "Lenny" Williams is an American singer known for his work in the R&B and soul music genres. During the 1970s, he was the lead vocalist for Tower of Power...
and others.
In 2004 Bascom returned to Seattle where she currently teaches vocal lessons, performance and production. She also is the creator of "PRAISE!, a Sunday Gospel Supper", which has run at the Triple Door in downtown Seattle.