Rising soul and R&B artist, Danielle Ponder, released her new song “Roll the Credits” on May 5th. Her single is accompanied by a cinematic music video directed by Broadway choreographer and dancer Hettie Barnhill. Originally from Rochester, the singer has left her mark on New York’s music scene for more than a decade.
“Roll the Credits” takes listeners into a passionate and pulsating world of spirituality. Filmed in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico, the video allows listeners to connect the spiritual relationship that Ponder speaks of in her dynamic lyrics with culture, dance, music, and nature. Throughout the verses, the artist shows off her range and confidence in her weighty, graveling vocal style along with her clarity and evocation in her alternative gospel-like chorus.
After playing the song in various live shows, it has clearly become a crowd and fan favorite throughout North America as well as Europe. The video itself has reached over 16,000 views in the past two weeks and continues to rise.
Ponder’s new single is produced by Grammy nominated musician Gianluca Buccellati who has worked with artists ranging from Lana Del Ray to Paris Texas. The pair collaborated on Ponder’s debut album Some of Us Are Brave which was released last year.
When speaking about her biggest influences Ponder comments, “We couldn’t listen to secular music so, I was listening to a lot of gospel early on, like Shirley Caesar, John P. Kee, the Blind Boys of Alabama — a mix of old and new school stuff. However, the blues is where I really developed a desire to sing. Listening to Big Mama Thornton and Koko Taylor, I wanted to know how to do that.“
After taking the risk of leaving her career as a public defender behind in 2018, the artist has followed a path of expression and music all the way to the lime-light. She has unveiled her voice and passion with the world, landing her television appearances on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
In order to celebrate and share her new music, Ponder has set out on a twenty-four date tour. Her live show will be performed in select cities throughout North America and Europe.
Danielle Ponder Live Shows
May 12 – Miramar Beach, FL – Brandi Charlie’s Mothership Weekend
May 13—New Orleans, LA—Toulouse Theatre
May 16—Austin, TX—Antone’s Nightclub
May 18—Dallas, TX—Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit
May 19—Houston, TX—The Heights Theater
May 21—Phoenix, AZ—Valley Bar
May 22—San Diego, CA—Voodoo Room at House of Blues
May 24—West Hollywood, CA—Troubadour
May 26—San Francisco, CA—Cafe Du Nord
May 27—Napa, CA—BottleRock Napa Valley
June 2—Ogden, UT—Ogden Music Festival
June 17—Manchester, TN—Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
June 22—Rothbury, MI—Electric Forest Festival
June 29—Montreal, Québec—Montreal International Jazz Festival
July 1—Werchter, Belgium—Rock Werchter
July 5—Aix-les-Bains, France—Festival Musilac
July 7—Rotterdam, Netherlands—North Sea Jazz Festival
July 29—Newport, RI—Newport Folk Festival
August 5—Chicago, IL—Lollapalooza
August 18—North Adams, MA—MASS MoCA
August 29—Red Bank, NJ—Count Basie Center for the Arts
August 30—Syracuse, NY—Chevy Court Stage
September 14 – September 17—Louisville, KY—Bourbon & Beyond
September 29 – October 1—Dana Point, CA—Ohana Fest
Watch the official music video for Danielle Ponder “Roll the Credits” below.
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