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Antoinette Songstress
Antoinette Manganas is an R&B/Soul Singer, Songwriter, and National Recording Artist form Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

BIOGRAPHY
BIOGRAPHY

As a child of 8 years old, Antoinette knew that she wanted to sing.

Her Father, Reolando, also a singer & musician, owned a barber shop in the tiny town of Canonsburg, Pa, (also home of the famous Perry Como). He always sang around the home, and she grew up living with music, in both her heart & soul. But it wasn't until later in life that she answered an ad in a local newspaper, and from there it was no stopping her. She went on to use her God-given talent and sing in the finest establishments; clubs, festivals, benefits, and private parties in Pittsburgh & the Tri-State area.

Upon hearing Antoinette at an R&B festival, Mr. Abdul Raoof of the SOS Band, recruited her as the opening act of his show. From there, she went on to open numerous opening acts and performances around the country. Soon after, a well-known Producer/Drummer named Mr. Norman Connors, who produced Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jean Carne, and led the famous Ms. Phylis Hymen to #1 on the charts, noticed Antoinette at a regional performance. He came up to her after her show and said "...you have an amazing presence, along with a rich, lush voice". They embarked on projects that resulted in two CD's together. Also, Mr. Jorg Michael Schmitt, a writer for Sonic Soul Review UK, noticed her music, and introduced her to numerous radio stations, who played her music around the world. She was becoming noticed around the globe in a very short time, and her musical career was firmly on it's way....

Antoinette currently maintains a large fan base, and continues to perform regularly in the Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. She went on to become a National Recording Artist, and now has four CD's to her credit. She has written several songs, including "24/7", and also "Where Do We Go From Here", which was recorded as a duet with the famous Lead Singer Mr. Howard Hewett of Shalamar. Her music has been heard in the USA, and as far away as Spain, Finland, Turkey, UK, & Scandanavia, with Songs & Albums alike that have hit #1 on the charts!