Leslie Wake

Leslie Wake

Essayist, poet and songwriter, Leslie was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Her
written work has appeared in many print and online publications. Her
creative nonfiction work has been anthologized in inspirational books
and her humor pieces have been featured in ezines and websites. She
received the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Excellence in Writing Award in
2005, and in 2006, earned an Honorable Mention in the Great Lakes
Songwriting Contest.
For many years, Leslie has volunteered at her local children's hospital as
the Guitar Lady, singing original and traditional children's songs. Like
any artist will tell you, when there is a story to be told, they have to tell
it. In Leslie's new adult contemporary CD, Heart to Heart, you hear
truth in her songs. They are honest, yet universal and show a mix of
spirit and strength. Her inspired lyrics are a poetic blend of blues, folk,
and jazz. Her voice, which can be delicate and expressive or sultry and
bluesy. She truely covers a wide range of feelings. This solo
singer/guitarist also uses additional complementary instrumentation of
the Soft Wind crew to highlight her lyrics and her voice.
Listening to her songs is like meeting her face-to-face. You will be taken
in by her voice and pulled into a place where you can meet.