Singer Michelle Cruz croons love songs

(WPRI) - Local singer-songwriter Michelle Cruz has crooned on The Rhode Show stage. And, she's returned this Valentine's Day to sing a holiday song.

Cruz has been named "sultry" and her award-nominated vocals have been featured on local airwaves. Michelle just released a new album, called "The Recovery", and reviews say "seeing her perform live is like catching the eyes of your soul mate - a moment when each of you suddenly sees inside the other and it feels like home."

Upcoming shows for Michelle:

Feb 17th-For the Love of Jazz and Chocolate

Feb 18th-NPR appearance for "Black History Month" 90.5FM WICN "New England's NPR station"

March 31st-Sidebar

For the Love of Chocolate And Jazz Valentine concert featuring Michelle Cruz Friday, February 17, 7 - 9 p.m. There's more to life than chocolate: that's why we added the jazz! Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum invites you and your Valentine (or any or all of your single friends) to an evening of jazz…dipped in chocolate. The event will feature the sweet sounds of Michelle Cruz, who will be playing an assortment of love songs of different generations from The Great American Songbook, all while our guests enjoy a sampling of chocolates and wine. This delectable combo makes a perfect gift for your special someone for Valentine's Day.

Member $25, Non-member $30 Space is limited. Please register early.

http://www.blithewold.org/event/show/393

Watch the attached video to hear the song Michelle sing "My Baby Just Cares For Me" from the Great American Songbook made popular by Nina Simone, and "Butterfly".

Online:

www.michellecruz.com/
http://www.myspace.com/michellecruzmusic