Esther Sings Biography
Esther Sings born Esther Antoine in the Caribbean Country of St. Lucia is a singer/songwriter/author/entrepreneur/recording artiste, residing in New York for the past 20 years.
As a youngster in her homeland St. Lucia, she started singing at the age of eight years old as she was heavily influenced by her father Gregory ‘Sewaynis’ Smith who was well known as he sang and played guitar. At an early age, Esther Sings sang in the Church choir and sang in a duet with her younger sister as they ministered at various churches around the country. She also sang back up vocals in various small bands at shows and hotel engagements.
On arriving in New York, with the goal of making a better life, she met a producer who owned the production studio ‘African Voice Production (AVP)’. There she found the opportunity to write and record her own original music of which he still is very much part of.
For this young and vibrant mother of five (5) children, tragedy struck as her youngest child, her baby of 5 months old died in his crib, caused by a fault in the design and manufacturing of the product. Grieving heavily for her loss, the stress of it all caused a development of two brain aneurysms. She then had corrective surgeries and then as a result developed problems in her spine, and had to have metal plates inserted.
Writing became her therapy, she proceeded to author two books back to back on her experiences, ‘You Left me Broken’ and ‘Surviving a Brain Aneurysm and How it Changed My Life’ which can be found on Amazon.
Her music writing also uplifted her and she wrote and recorded four songs, ‘Cease Fire’, ‘Do My Best’, ‘If I Ever Love You Up’ the latest of is being launched presently titled ‘I want to Live’
Esther Sings continues to promote her music and her book writing and is being featured on radio stations in the UK, USA, and Jamaica by many DJs who find her music refreshing and real, touching the hearts of many. Karaoke is an activity she enjoys as therapy for her wellbeing and at the same time strengthens her vocal abilities.
Amidst all the pain and struggles in her life Esther Sings is always reaching out to many needy people, by donating to charities in her local community and the wider USA and also Africa. She continues to Bless others and in return she is Blessed with a loving family and a growing fan base as she strives to achieve her dreams.