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Dulcie Taylor – Diamond & Glass
Paras/Black Iris Records BI 1181
God help the lonely
What do they do?
Those who have no one
To help them in the dark
-Dulcie Taylor, “I Don’t Know Anymore”
This is a good lonely in the dark cd. The singing and the songwriting both are strong. Whether the singer truly represents the person Dulcie Taylor, I can’t know Continue reading
Barnes & Noble
by David McGee
Dulcie Taylor’s debut album, Diamond & Glass, is an unexpected pleasure rife with elegantly crafted pop songs with a jazz undercurrent, incisive lyrics, sweet, bluesy vocals reminiscent of both Joni Mitchell and Tish Hinojosa Continue reading
All Music Guide
by Heather Phares
Dulcie Taylor’s Diamond & Glass collects a dozen smooth, easygoing songs that mix folk, pop, and contemporary country. Highlights include the brooding “Easy for You” and “Never Enough,” the lively “It Ain’t Love,” and the surprisingly tough “I Don’t Know Anymore,” Continue reading
The Free Lance Star – 08/01/2002
Dulcie Taylor releases ‘Diamond and Glass’
by Michael Zitz
McLean singer-songwriter Dulcie Taylor had been winning over coffeehouse and club crowds before attracting critical acclaim and getting radio play for her new pop album “Diamond and Glass,” released in June. But she insists she didn’t do anything differently when she recorded the CD. ” I do what I do. . . ,” Continue reading
Toledo Blade (Toledo, Ohio), 7/28/02
by Ken Rosenbaum
” These no-nonsense songs, superbly crafted by multi-instrumentalist and singer Continue reading
Dulcie Taylor won the New Times Music Award for Best Songwriter 2014. She took home the same award last year, 2013. Here is a picture of the two “Newties” as they are called, side-by-side. The “Newtie” is 10 pounds of solid bronze in the shape of a microphone and is made of metal reclaimed from decommissioned weapon systems.
When renowned Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz (his shows include Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked) was interviewed on The Atrium Stage at the Kennedy Center by Michael Kerker of ASCAP, he entertained and thrilled the sold-out crowd with his stories and his songs. Then Mr. Schwartz introduced songwriters from the Mid-Atlantic region who each performed an original song. Dulcie performed her song, Diamond & Glass.
Dulcie performed as part of the Songwriters' Association of Washington Showcase. Ohter performers included Margot MacDonald, Christylez Bacon, Sol Roots. See Dulcie's performance (forward to 32:00) on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center in DC here.
Diamond & Glass Wins A WAMMIE!!
Dulcie's CD, "Diamond & Glass," won a WAMMIE for Best Contemporary Folk Recording. Thank you to everyone who voted for the CD. Dulcie is very honored, because this award is voted on mostly by other musicians and people involved in different aspects of music. Thank you to Mike Schreibman and everyone at WAMA.
As a lover and writer of poetry, Dulcie serves on the Board of the Poetry Series at Washington, D.C.'s Folger Shakespeare Library. The Folger attracts scholars from around the globe, and is also home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, as well as magnificent collections of other rare Renaissance books and manuscripts. She also serves on the board of The Writers Center in Bethesda, MD. "The Writer's Center hosts literary events, readings and conferences; sells books and literary magazines; and offers a congenial, supportive environment for writing groups to meet." They also provide all levels of workshops for a wide range of literary genres.
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