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Gwendolyn Sanford is an American singer-songwriter who was born in Philadelphia and raised in Sierra Madre, California. Her work, and the appreciation of it, reflects the continuing popularity of independent recording artists who eschew the pursuit of commercial success associated with major record labels in favor of local and internet-based distribution of their music. Gwendolyn's musical influences include Syd Barrett, Nick Drake, Incredible String Band, The Moore Brothers, Dolly Parton, and Bob Dylan. LA Weekly has described her live performances to be "like a Renaissance Fair being held on Mars."

In addition to her solo works, Gwendolyn, and her husband Brandon Jay, recorded four albums of children's music as "Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang."[1]

Film, TV and stage

Gwendolyn, Brandon Jay and Scott Doherty compose music for Netflix's original series Orange Is the New Black.[2] Prior, Gwendolyn and Brandon Jay composed the score for Weeds.[3] At least two different versions of Gwendolyn's song "Freedom of the Heart (Ooodily, Ooodily)" are prominently featured in Mike White's 2000 film Chuck & Buck. Currently writing music and lyrics for Romy and Michele's High School Reunion the musical.

Awards

In 2007, she received an award BMI for her work on the TV show Weeds.

In 2003, Gwendolyn was recognized at LA Weekly Music Awards as the Best New Genre/Uncategorizable Artist. Also in 2003, Gwendolyn won KFPK radio's The Music Never Stops #1 Album of the Year" award for Dew[citation needed] and Amoeba Music named Gwendolyn as their "Homegrown Artist Pick".

Acting career

According to the Internet Movie Database, Gwendolyn appeared in the television series Sherman Oaks, playing "Peace" in Episode 2.17: "The Shot Heard Round the Valley", aired on November 24, 1996.

Discography

Solo

To date, Gwendolyn has recorded four solo albums

  • Ultrasounds (2000)
  • Dew (2003)
  • Lower Mill Road (2007)
  • Bright Light (2011)

Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang

Gwendolyn has released four children's albums as "Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang":

  • Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang (2003)
  • Tis The Season To Be Rockin (2004)
  • Get Up And Dance! (2007)
  • "Clap Your Hands" (2010)

And a live concert DVD

  • Live In Grandma's Living Room! (2005)

The "Good Time Gang" performs for children's events, mainly in California.

Affiliates

Musicians in Gwendolyn's live band include:

Musicians Gwendolyn has worked with include:

References

  1. ^ Strecker, Erin (16 June 2015). "'Orange Is the New Black' Composer Talks Scoring That Emotional Final Scene". Billboard. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  2. ^ Niles, Jon (23 June 2015). "'Orange is the New Black' Music Composer Gwendolyn Sanford Talks Season 3 Netflix Episodes, Characters' Stories & More". Music Times. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  3. ^ Danton, Eric R. (24 June 2015). "Music on TV: Listen to Original Tracks From 'Orange Is the New Black' Season 3 (Exclusive)". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 27 January 2016.

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