I am a singer/songwriter/guitarist. I create and perform original work, speaking the truth of my own experiences through music. My music is a reflection of my struggles, my celebrations, and my spiritual path. My style ranges from folk rock to alternative folk, from ballad to upbeat.

Jamie Fota--Out Of The Silence

Jamie Fóta has been creating and performing a body of original work, telling the truth of her experiences as a woman through music. Her music is unique expression of affirmation, spirituality, romance, politics and playfulness, ranging in style from New Folk to Light Rock. Fóta has a diverse and energetic sound; the variety of styles ensures that the music touches all her listeners.

Out of the Silence is a superb first studio release by singer/songwriter Jamie Fóta. One listener describes Fóta's recording as transcending both style categories and age groups. Another describes the recording as an excellent collection of songs, with unique diversity in style and inspiring lyrics. A third enthusiast said that a new favorite emerged after each playing of the CD. A music reviewer has called Fóta's music "original and endearingly direct" (Laura Post, New Directions for Women).

Out of the Silence immediately seizes your attention with the haunting title song (written during Quaker silence). Once Fóta captures your attention, she carries you through a series of introspective, soul searching ballads, love songs, and metaphysical explorations that leave you uplifted, hopeful, and renewed. Jamie Fóta has a gift for musically connecting the listener directly with the inner spirit.

All of the songs on Out Of The Silence were composed by Jamie Fóta. The album was produced by Bobby Fisher (musician/composer) and showcases beautiful background vocals and instrumentation by quality musicians based in the Cincinnati area. The project was recorded at Group Effort in northern Kentucky and was partially funded by an individual artist's grant with the support of the City of Cincinnati. The album was released in December of 1995 as an independent label and is Fóta's first studio release of original music.

Jamie Fóta has played in a number of clubs, coffeehouses, festivals, and benefits both locally and regionally. She has previously performed as one of the Earth Sisters (an environmental musical duo) and has performed her music as a solo artist and with her band. She has been recognized widely in the genre of Women's Music, in which she has pockets of fervent fans throughout the United States and in several other countries. Fóta's music is empowering to women, but touches the spirits and lives of all humans (and perhaps other beings--try playing it for your pets!) Orders for her recording have come from Alaska to Florida, from the east coast to the west coast, and from as far away as New Zealand. Fóta is available for bookings as a soloist (accompanied by her guitar or with the band, Willow Morning.

Allow Jamie Fóta to take you on a musical quest that unfolds from Out Of The Silence.