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Irene Michaels Guests On “Secrets Of The Stage” With Host Quinn Lemley Sunday, January 5th, 2025 On MNN Channel 4

Irene Michaels epitomizes longevity through music and glamour. Singer and sexy siren Irene Michaels shares with Quinn Lemley the secrets to longevity, glamour, and keeping in the public eye through music and book writing. She keeps releasing hot new music that connects all ages.

Irene Michaels is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician. Enjoying a vibrant career in the music industry, she continues to release new music. In 2022, Michaels released two EPs on Trax Records, which was followed by an EP of original work in 2023.
The music world as taken notice of Irene’s talent and finding notable value in her work. Her first original song, “I Like Rain”, garnered Irene a Josie Award in 2023 for Pop Single Song of the Year and she received a Get Out Award for House Music Artist of the Year!
“My Last Love” Dance Mix was nominated for a 2024 award from the Hollywood Independent Music Awards! HIMA is the premier global platform for independent music. Emerging and established artists, songwriters, composers, and recording professionals around the world are recognized for outstanding contributions and content creation.
Quinn Lemley is the star of Burlesque to Broadway and Rita Hayworth -The Heat Is On! Appeared on Good Morning America, Oprah and finalist on Shark Tank.
Broadway adventures: Barking Sharks; Sirens Of The Silver Screen; Born To Rhumba!Wanda and The King of Hair, Hollywood Goddess & Universal Language.
Films The Greatest Ears in Town – The Arif Mardin Story, Lucky Stiff, Picasso Would Have Made A Glorious Waiter.

She’s co-directed/produced, Rebel Rebel The Many Lives of David Bowie, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of The Wall, and The Ultimate Queen Celebration. She coaches and directs speakers and performers privately.
Recent charity performances include the Luce Foundation, Lifeforce in Later Years (LiLY), Pause for Peace, and Wonderama TV in Times Square.
Q’s sizzling 6 CDs are available on iTunes. Her latest recording The Heat Is On! Will be released in January 2025 not only on all online platforms but on cd and vinyl as well for preorders visit www.QuinnLemley.com .
Secrets of The Stage with Quinn Lemley about lifestyle & entertainment. Airs Every Sundayon www.MNN.org Channel 4 at 7:30 PM EST or subscribe at www.QuinnLemley.com
“Secrets of the Stage” is produced by Quinn Lemley and Co-Produced by Errol Rappaport for QuinnEssential Productions, LLC.
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Emily Saunders releases summery jazz-fusion banger ‘Blue Skies Forever’
Critically acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and producer, Emily Saunders has just released ‘Moon Shifts Oceans’ — her upbeat, soul-infused album that blends smoky vocals with jazz-fusion and folk-pop sensuality. Saunders crafts a deeply personal and emotional soundscape, evoking magical nights filled with warmth, connection, and freedom. Her songs inspire hope and healing, embodying a belief in music’s power to uplift and transform.
The next single to come from the album is the record’s opener ‘Blue Skies Forever’, an epic, uplifting track bubbling with vibrancy. The track’s multi-layered vocals and ethereal melodies radiate sunshine, positivity, and love. Its glistening sunshine-soaked, funk-infused vibes are perfect for the balmy summer months, as we harness the glorious energy of the beautiful blue skies around us.
Emily’s works are celebrated for their innovation and emotional depth, and ‘Blue Skies Forever’ is no exception, delivering a powerful message through her signature sound. Creating a unique fusion, she brings an infectious energy and comforting richness to every note, seamlessly blending virtuosity and adventurous musicianship of the highest order. Future-jazz and Brazilian-inspired, Saunders writes hooky basslines underpinning her riffs and grooves with an irresistibly catchy pop sensibility. At the core of ‘Blue Skies Forever’ Emily’s soaring, enchanting voice, playfully dances over her infectious melodies and bold music-production, effortlessly weaving its way into the listener’s soul.
“Writing and producing music, creating its riffs, grooves, and a space for my voice and lyrics to fly means the world to me. Blue Skies Forever reaches for the blue skies that always exist above the clouds of everyday life, that despite the troubles in the world around us, hope rises in the human heart and connects us all… somehow and somewhere, the sun shines in blue skies”, says Emily.
Born in Charing Cross, Saunders grew up in Brixton, South London, in a highly musical family, singing from the age of four. But navigating challenging family dynamics in her teens, she sought shelter and support at a local hostel, where she lived for three years from age 16. “These difficult years spurred me on creatively, and music became my safe space, where I transformed the adversity from teenage chaos to a deeper understanding of the impact of sound on those turbulent times. This has been my driving force ever since”, she explains.
Saunders had to dig deep when diagnosed with acute psoriatic arthritis in 2017, leaving her semi-paralyzed, unable to walk, and isolated at home. “It would be easy to ask why me? Why now? But it’s empowering to be free even when everything around you feels like it’s closing in,” says Saunders, who recovered and pushed through the trauma of her disabling injuries to forge an even deeper sound and a determination to self-engineer and fully immerse herself in her music with the freedom to create with no restraints. “Focusing on the creative force within can transform each and every one of us. The trick is to keep believing, keep creating, and keep sharing”, she says.
Her new album ‘Moon Shifts Oceans’ is a creation of beauty, strength, and soul. Saunders is at her best, her voice is rich and magnetic, wrapping around melodies with effortless grace and artistry, offering an intimate journey through her world of deep feeling and dynamic sounds. The album conjures the perfect night — the air is warm and sultry, your friends are by your side, and the evening has just begun. Think honey vibes and breathless pop sexiness. Saunders keeps you hooked from the first track. Every note is a reminder to live life with joy and openness.
Dubbed “the Queen of Jazz Fusion,” her engaging, distinctive vocals, and hands-on production blend pop and soul-jazz with echoes of Brazilian beats. With the album, Saunders masterfully balances depth and joy, offering a soul-soothing escape filled with groove, melody, and heart. Expect catchy songs, infectious grooves, and vibrant rhythms. After her critically acclaimed debut album, her follow-up, ‘Outsiders Insiders’, was described by BBC Radio 2’s Jamie Cullum as “absolutely brilliant,” showcasing her artistry with unique compositions praised for their originality. Today, Saunders is unstoppable. Now, on her highly anticipated forthcoming new album, ‘Moon Shifts Oceans’, she has again raised the bar, offering a powerhouse of hits — her best yet, and hailed by critics as the breakout star for 2025.
Saunders’ music has hit the Top 10 on international iTunes and Amazon charts in the UK, USA, Germany, France, and Indonesia, receiving multiple 4-star reviews including: Evening Standard, Guardian, Independent, and Daily Telegraph. Her music has received multiple plays on BBC Radio 1, 2, 3, 4, 6; consistently playlisted on Jazz FM; and receives widespread radio play on national stations across the globe, from US and Japan to Australia, Spain, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Italy, México, Brazil, Turkey, New Zealand, South Korea, and South Africa.
2025 Live Dates:
7th June- Twickenham Exchange Theatre, London.
13th June- Y-Theatre, Leicester.

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