The music of Ro is more than a collection of inspired lyrics delivered with impassioned enthusiasm in a variety of styles. Ro’s unique perspective of the world, it’s religions, politics, cultures and life styles seeks similarities, embraces diversity and encourages unity of man kind.
Ro’s music is for everyone who feels “in but not of” mainstream society. Propriety and politeness are fine at the day job but Ro’s music is for after five. Her songs capture the full spectrum of the raw, honest emotion of life; from primal to divine; from rap and hip-hop to powerfully spiritual prayers. Ro ignites the emotions at the heart of her listeners. Take off your shoes, loosen your hair and ride with the convertible top down. Get ready for flirtation and fun, contemplation and ecstasy.
Ro is in the process of recording songs for her introductory CD “From Primal to Divine” and independently releasing selected singles. She is establishing her record label Gen-Ray and making preparations for distribution. Ro is currently accepting special engagement bookings only.
This awakening sensation has had a passion for musical expression since birth. Her father, Tony Schwarz’s talent for composing music, singing and directing performances kindled her fire. Her Aunt Sandy Faux, an accomplished jazz singer in Canada, demonstrated her magnetic stage presence in Ro's early years. At age 8, Ro's first solo performance was singing "What the World Needs Now Is Love". She still feels that way.
Musically supported and encouraged by her mother, Vita Schwarz Goins, Ro continued actively performing through college. Afterwards, Ro promised herself to get back to her singing career . . . someday. Someday is now.
A chorus role in Grosse Pointe Community Theatre's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" re-ignited Ro's passion for performing. Since she likes to do things her own way, everyday main stream singing opportunities didn't provide the freedom of expression Ro needed to justify spending the time. Ro found her way through curves and scenic routes as she gathered the technical, personal, financial and spiritual expertise to fully express her love to the world.
Then Ro met Shane Capone, another passionate performer committed to making and distributing his music. After the release of his second CD, “Heated Speech”, Shane was Ro’s inspiration. “If Shane can do it, so can I”. Soon after Shane introduced Ro to technical genius, Scott Sumner, she began laying tracks.
Thanks to Burney Ashley, Coit Ford, Vita and Gary Goins, Bill, Mikel & Kim Schwarz for your help and support. A special thanks goes out to Keshia and Jasper Ashley for being a willing and attentive rehearsal audience.
Ro makes a daily practice of her unique spirituality. Opinionated but not judgmental, ambitious but not greedy, discrete but not deceptive, Ro interacts in the institutions of society with foreign familiarity. She has explored a variety of religious paths including Catholic, Christian, New Age, Budhist and Neo-Pagan. Nothing fit. Ro finds common beliefs interwoven throughout many religions including love as salvation, connection to the whole and immortality of the soul. Frustrated with the apparent lack of spiritual practice today, Ro cries out for humanity to unite through her songs.
This inspired music is for people who enjoy dance, jazz and alternative rock music and know there is more to life than meets the eye. Explore your potential as you enjoy music by Ro.
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