S3E06: Soulful Jazz and Beyond: The Power of Music to Connect and Inspire

Welcome back to the Cloud Record Music Podcast!  This week, I’m thrilled to sit down with a truly talented and soulful artist, V. Shayne Frederick—a vocalist, pianist, composer, and educator with a style that’s as captivating as it is versatile. Whether you’re a jazz lover, country fan, or someone who just loves discovering beautiful, heartfelt music, Shayne’s journey and artistry will inspire you. From his self-taught beginnings to captivating renditions and original compositions, Shayne’s music brings fresh perspectives and timeless depth. We dig into the stories behind his tracks, his creative journey, and his reflections on the power of music to connect, heal, and uplift.   In this episode, you will learn the following: How growing up with musically gifted parents in North Carolina shaped his self-taught path. Shayne’s approach to blending genres, like jazz and country, and his love for reimagining classic songs. The inspiration behind “Black Nile” and its connection to resilience, identity, and social consciousness amid the pandemic. Shayne’s reflections on peace, resilience, and spirituality—how they shape both his life and his music. The impact he hopes his music has on listeners, connecting with people across cultures and experiences. Connect with Shayne Frederick: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@v.shaynefrederick402 Website: https://www.vshayne.com/music   Links: "I Know I Been Changed" OFFICIAL VIDEO   Black Nile   Connect Maurine McFarlane & Cloud Music Records LLC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maurine-mcfarlane-2a5836161 Cloud Records Website: Cloud Record, LLC (cloudrecordllc.com)   Music Platforms to Cloud Records LLC Music: I Am Strong (EP) by Capathia Jenkins –  https://capathiajenkins.hearnow.com/i-am-strong-2 Jesus Christ is Lord by Carmella Green https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jes... Jesus Christ is Lord (Instrumental) by Carmella Green https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jes... Jesus Christ is Lord (Radio Edit) by Carmella Green https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jes... There is A Time (EP) by Garrick V. Morgan & Valerie V. Gay https://garrickvmorgan.hearnow.com/th... Fighting for My Destiny (Prayer Meditation Music) by Maurine McFarlane & Jennifer Thomas https://maurinemcfarlane.hearnow.com/... Luchando por Mi Destino Música para la Oración de Meditación ) by Maurine McFarlane & Maria Antonella Moreno Maldonado - https://maurinemcfarlane.hearnow.com/...