SHISHONNAH
Every once in a while a musician or group comes along that truly touches the souls of their listeners. An act that changes the direction of music and creates a sound that’s unexpected and new. The time has come again for a new sound and it has been found in the eclectic vocal/multi-instrumentalist duo, Shishonnah.Shishonnah fuse their incredible vocal arrangements into the elements of World music with classical and contemporary influences. Their original songs will take you to a place that defines the human experience and uplifts the soul. Their sound reflects a canvas as diverse as the lands of their upbringing. They blend their Irish and American musical heritage with their Celtic and Native American traditions. Using their mutual experience in various styles of music such as South African, Appalachian, Celtic, Electronic and Folk-Rock, they have created their own distinctive and innovative sound.
Two performers and songwriters in their own right, Liz Madden & Jenne Lennon have a wealth of experience behind them both on stage and in studio. Between them, the ladies play piano, harp, bodhran, whistle, Native American flute and percussion. They also compose, arrange and produce the unique Shishonnah sound. They have headlined events and international festivals worldwide wowing audiences with their incredible individual vocal sounds.
Most recently they performed in Chicago with the Elgin Children’s Chorus for the St. Patrick’s Day Festival.The texture of their sound and rhythmic undertones create a mood and spirit lifting experience that will take the listeners on a journey to a new place that is fresh and memorable.
“Jenne Lennon and Liz Madden known as Shishonnah will definitely thrill fans of Loreena McKennitt, Connie Dover and Enya! The classically trained lush voice of Jenne, and Liz’s supple ethereal folk voice compliment each other well- like they’ve been born to sing together.“ Celtic Music Fan Online Magazine
Roland Labana
When Shishonnah began working with Roland Labana, not only did they find their Co-producer, Engineer and Photographer, but they also found a fellow musician and kindred spirit who had the same vision for their music. Roland’s passion for writing, recording and producing music and video powers BloomBox Recording Studio in Bloomingdale, IL. In 1998, Roland, along with Candee Productions won the International Television Association Gold Philo Award for their corporate video production, “Campus Blastoff.” Recent credits include AngryLaughter, Shishonnah, Jenne Lennon, music for the stage and the Hyde Park Community Players, as well as many radio and television commercials, including the Wall Street Journal. Roland also writes and performs with the band AngryLaughter.
