Music
Cheryl B. Engelhardt Ascends to a Higher Level with New Age Single, “The Beautiful Bridge”
Cheryl B. Engelhardt releases her instrumental single “The Beautiful Bridge” off of her upcoming ambient album, “The Passenger” due April 22, 2022. The single features GRAMMY-winning New Age artist, Lili Haydn, of Opium Moon. A true connection between emotive instrumental composition and ambient instincts, “The Beautiful Bridge” is a soft and welcoming lullaby showcasing Engelhardt’s wide compositional range.
Engelhardt recalls, “The title comes from a conversation I had with Lili – she called to talk about the death of my dear friend and collaborator, Kevin. She said, `now a beautiful bridge is formed between us and where their spirits are.’ When composer Cheryl B. Engelhardt was scheduled to attend the 2022 GRAMMYs award show and perform at a pre-party, she decided to take a train from NY to LA. However, two weeks prior to her departure, her dearest friend and collaborator died of stage four cancer. Stricken with grief, Engelhardt spent 216 hours (nine days) in a “roomette” processing big emotions. It was just what the Universe had in store to help with her healing process. The trip resulted in a brand-new collection of nine ambient/meditation songs. From the train, Engelhardt sent files to collaborators to contribute their talents including GRAMMY-winning artists Lili Haydn, Sangeeta Kaur, and Danaë Xanthe Vlasse, world-renowned flutist Sherry Finzer and the Dallas String Quartet. Composed and produced entirely on the train trip, “The Passenger” will be released on April 22, 2022, and is already a #1 best-selling album on Amazon (thanks to pre-sales).
Cheryl’s record is one of the very few ambient records composed, mixed, and mastered entirely by women. You can learn more and pre-order the album here.
Cheryl B. Engelhardt is a prolific songwriter, composer, producer, and singer, consistently gaining respect and delving deeper into powerful themes. In February 2021, Cheryl’s social justice composition, featuring Martin Luther King Jr.’s goddaughter, “The Listening” received rave reviews from People.com, Harper’s Bazaar, The Hill, and other notable press. Her 2020 New Age album “Luminary” was awarded “Best New Age Music Album of 2020” by New Age Music Guide and garnered attention from Grammy.com, putting her in the running as a New Age composer to watch.
Keep up with Cheryl B. Engelhardt here.
Artist Spotlight
Cali Tucker Unwraps Christmas Magic With Her New EP “Santa Baby”
Cali Tucker is back in the spotlight this season with “Santa Baby,” a beautifully made holiday EP that captures the heart, warmth, and timeless glow of Christmas classics. Cali is known for singing the National Anthem at NASCAR’s Pennzoil 400 in front of 80,000 fans and more than three million people at home. She brings the same powerful presence and emotional depth to this holiday project.
“Santa Baby” is a great holiday release for music lovers, bloggers, and new artist discovery sites. It has six tracks and lasts 20 minutes. It mixes nostalgia with Cali’s signature smooth vocals. Each song shows off her talent, but “O Holy Night” and “The Christmas Song” are two that stand out as favorites. Both performances show off her range, control, and ability to bring classic songs into modern emotional spaces without losing their original charm.
“O Holy Night” stands out as the EP’s spiritual center, with a glowing performance full of dynamics, warmth, and a cinematic stillness that draws people in. Cali gives the song both respect and a unique touch, breathing new life into a well-known hymn. “The Christmas Song,” on the other hand, makes you feel like you’re sitting next to a fire. It’s soft, heartfelt, and full of stories that make you feel nostalgic. Cali’s voice flows effortlessly through every note, making it impossible not to feel the magic of the season.
The whole EP flows easily and has a mix of fun sparkle, soulful warmth, and classic Christmas music. “Santa Baby” is the perfect song for the season, whether people are making holiday playlists, looking for new Christmas music, or discovering new vocal talents. This EP adds a new but familiar sound to today’s holiday music scene. It has a comforting feel and is easy to listen to repeatedly.
Artist Spotlight
Kalpee Honors Heritage and Heart on His Emotion-Rich New EP Dougla Boi
Kalpee is back with Dougla Boi, a beautiful new EP that is both personal and powerful. It gives listeners a close look at the layers of identity, heritage, and emotion that make him who he is. The Trinidad and Tobago artist is confident in his own space, which is rooted in New Calypso and polished with hints of dancehall, R&B, and afrobeats. In this space, genre bends, but emotion leads.
Named after the Trinidadian word for someone of mixed African and Indian heritage, Dougla Boi is honest, proud, and warm about the complexities of culture. Kalpee opens a window into the dualities that define him across six tracks, turning personal truth into universal resonance. The EP is just under 19 minutes long, but every second is carefully planned to take listeners on a journey through courage, joy, healing, and the quiet strength that comes from accepting all parts of yourself.
The first single, “Under,” stands out right away for its calming yet emotionally charged experience. Kalpee’s voice flows over a beat that sounds both new and old, fitting the EP’s theme of bringing cultures together. It’s one of the best examples of how he can mix soft and hard sounds, which is what makes his New Calypso sound so unique.
“Everybody,” which features Full Blown, is another excellent song that has already done very well. It has a happy vibe and an infectious bounce, making it one of the EP’s most replayable songs. “Everybody” captures the spirit of community and shared experience, which is what Kalpee means when he says that identity is not a box but a rhythm.
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