In an industry motivated by gimmicks and commercialism, singer/songwriter Orlando Dixon is proving to be a breath of fresh air. Born and raised in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Orlando’s musical goal is to become an industry partner in elevating the music of his generation to a standard where it celebrates longevity, artistry, and substance. A classically trained vocalist and self-taught pianist, his style reaches across many different genres and mirrors such legendary artists as Donny Hathaway, Sam Cooke and John Lennon. Yet by fusing his own artistry and creativity, Orlando continuously crafts a distinct sound all his own. Read more…
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Have you ever been to a show where the music was very good and the playing was flawless but…you just didn’t “feel it?” Something was missing but you just couldn’t put your finger on it. Chances are what was missing was command. The artist didn’t have command of the room.
