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The Performers: Althea Rene

Althea Rene is making the flute sexy and funky. Shes a striking presence with her chiseled physique and long braided hair. The soulfully inspired, sensual grooves on her new In The Moment album are distinctly urban with infusions of pop, jazz, and reggae.

Rene is a second generation musician. Her father performed with various Motown greats. She began playing the flute and studying classical music at age four. Rene soon began to incorporate jazz and popular music into her musical repertoire. She went on to study classical music at Howard University. Rene won nationally televised talent contests on Showtime At The Apollo and Black Entertainment Television.  

In 2003, she released her debut album, Chocolate Rush, independently. She now co-owns the Chocolate Caramel Music record label that releases her music. Over the years, Rene has performed with such luminaries as Tony Bennett, George Duke, Al Jarreau, Cassandra Wilson, Earl Klugh, Nancy Wilson, Herbie Mann, Kem, Sheila E and Rachelle Ferrell. 

For more information, visit Althea's website at http://www.althearene.com/