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Some of us search our whole lives to uncover our true passion and purpose. And then there are people like Susan Arbuckle whose passion, purpose, and talent collide in such a way that something magical happens.
An Austin native, Susan took to the stage at an early age, and over the years, she's established deep roots in blues, gospel, and inspirational music. Classically trained at Howard Payne University, where she received a degree in vocal performance, Susan has gone on to lead, teach, perform, and write music. Some of her original tunes have best been described as inspirational blues or "Light Blue." Although, her reach goes well beyond blues and gospel, and she's cultivated a powerful voice that today spans everything from jazz and rock to cabaret and opera.
It's this versatility that has led Susan to share the stage with notable musicians, such as Ruthie Foster, Bonnie Raitt, Kris Kristofferson, Kelly Willis, Lloyd Maines, Shelley King, and Carolyn Wonderland.
Beyond her amazing stage presence, what makes Susan's music so powerful is the passion behind it—and the understanding that her music's true purpose is to connect, share, and serve others. That's why, Susan says, the idea of Oneness is a common theme in her approach to music. Her role, she believes, is to follow the internal message she continually hears, which is, "Write and sing even if you have no clue as to why." And, as a performer, it's to tune into her audience and create an environment where everyone feels free to express.
"Music brings folks together across so many perceived boundaries, and I think that being versatile and flexible enables artists to connect with all types of people," Susan says. "Hopefully, my music connects and sparks a common place within each of us. If that happens, we can all relate to each other on some level—no matter our history, our preferences, our status, or our goals."
www.susanarbuckle.com
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