After performing a rendition of the national anthem at several Winston-Salem State football games, and a number of on-campus showcases this semester, the musical trio ‘Silhouette’ has been generating interest around the area.
Most recently, the group opened the homecoming game at Bowman Gray Stadium Oct. 23, as well as one of the first home games this season for the Winston-Salem Dash baseball team.
The group consists of three young women, Calebria Webb, senior music education major from Detroit; Rolyndria Anderson, junior music education major from Lanham, Md.; and Jossi Isler, senior exercise science major from Four Oaks, N.C.
Silhouette was formed spring 2009 when songwriter and friend of the trio, Justin Redd composed a song he thought would fit the musical talents and capabilities of the female singers.
The name, “Silhouette,” was suggested, and later became the title the group chose to represent the ‘mystery’ of their personalities.
“We felt the name symbolized us: three different ladies from three different environments, with three different styles, coming on one accord to create the image and style known as Silhouette,” Webb said.
The trio incorporates a plethora of musical genres into their style, and their musical selections include blues, jazz, old-school hip-hop, pop, and rock.
“Trying to restrict ourselves to one genre would be difficult,” Webb said.
“There are so many genres to choose from, and they each reflect a facet of our personalities as individuals. We perform a variety of genres with a home base of R&B, but we like to describe our style as ‘Neo-Pop & B’ to say the least.”
The group showcased their talent with their performance of an original piece titled, “I’m Goin’ Out,” during the homecoming step show.
Silhouette has been busy building a name for itself throughout North Carolina. The group performed at the Women’s Empowerment Expo March 20 in Raleigh.
“The energy was high, the crowd was receiving, and the camaraderie was amazing,” Isler said.”
Every other performance has to meet that standard.”
As students on campus, the three singers value both criticism and recognition, as well as support from fellow Rams.
“I really do enjoy hearing the girls perform. They are all so vocally talented, and together they definitely make a dynamic and powerful force to be reckoned with,” said Devon Newsome.
Newsome is a sophomore music business major from Goldsboro, N.C.
“The feeling is incredible when it all comes together– from music to outfits, all the way down to the live band,” Anderson said.
“The best part is being able to witness growth and satisfaction with the ones you hold dear to you.”