Chris Cendana

-------------------------------------------------------------------- From http://www.youtube.com/user/ccendana: Singer/Songwriter from Morgantown, WV. My dream is to be a well-known, respected musical artist with a distinct, yet versatile style. I've been playing guitar for 6 years and singing for 4 1/2, and I'm so thankful God blessed me with these gifts. The catalyst fueling my passion for music is my sister, Janelle, who has been chronically affected by Multiple Sclerosis. I dedicate all my musical work to her and to the Lord. As a mobile hip-hop/top40 turntablist, you can expect to see some off the wall originals and covers surfacing in the videos to come. Go ahead - kick back, watch some videos, feel free to rate, comment, and/or subscribe :) Thanks for watching everyone. Much Love, Chris -------------------------------------------------------------------- From http://www.stickam.com/ccendana: I have many different influences. People say that I am like a "human jukebox". A few include: John Mayer Musiq Soulchild Jason Mraz Brian McKnight Jack Johnson Stevie Wonder Carter Beauford Tito Puente QBert and Mixmaster Mike Luther Vandross Boyz II Men Timbaland But some of the biggest influences are people who are simple teachers from school/jam sessions: All my sisters, my brother, Keith, Don Hammond, Candee Minchin, Jon Perry, James Mitchell, Vernon Jackson, Travis McDermott, Andrew Jackson, Greg Watson, Rocky Savilla, Traci Stanley, John Harrison, Mark Haas, Jimmy Lykens, Eric Pyles, John Espy. . . thanks to all of you. -------------------------------------------------------------------- From http://www.nikkypals.com/2008/01/chris-cendana.html: At the age of 5, Chris started to play piano, making his own renditions of songs he had heard his family members play and started to pick up music theory from observation. When he turned 10, percussion became his passion and he began to play a role more and more in high school drumlines until he was 20 years old. At the age of 13, Chris learned the art of turntablism from his brother. People also refer to Chris as DJ Cendana in the Huntington area, known for his unique scratching style and blend. Finally, at 20, he began to play guitar in his spare time, learning chords with his friends, but was greatly influenced by Play's lead guitarist, Rocky Savilla. Chris now resides in Morgantown, WV. He has played in many different venues -- Black Bear (Morgantown, WV), Bocktown (Pittsburgh, PA), Blue Violet (Beaver, PA), 123 Pleasant Street (Morgantown, WV), Big Sandy Arena (Huntington, WV), Borders (Huntington, WV), Java Joint (Huntington, WV), Empire Books (Huntington, WV), Icon (Huntington, WV), Red Iguana (Huntington, WV), Holderby's Landing (Huntington, WV), Lola's (Charleston, WV), Sound Factory (Charleston, WV), and more. Feel free to add as a friend, comment/rate, and of course, check him out on YouTube. Hip-hop/Top40 DJ that picked up a guitar. Mainly plays guitar/sings, but also has skills in percussion, piano, and turntablism. Likes food, shelter, and anything J-Crew. --------------------------------------------------------------------