 Every now
and then a respected songwriter steps from behind the scenes
and into the performance spotlight, revealing untold depths of
voice, artistry and star power. "First Breath," the
debut album by Peggy Lebo, marks such an event.
Divina Infuso - music critic for major publications,
including Rolling Stone magazine.
Award winning singer/songwriter Peggy Lebo, while most
often compared to Sarah McClachlan, Tori Amos and Joni
Mitchell, blends alternative folk-rock and layered vocals to
create her own distinct sound.
Lebo spent her early career in Los Angeles writing songs
for other artists include "Celebrate", Elle
Mac's 1996 hit that reached #3 on the
Billboard dance charts and continues to air frequently
on MTV Road Rules, and the song "Now I See"
which achieved international success as the title track and
single released in 1998 by Quincy Jones' artist, gospel
and R&B legend Tata Vega.
While driving to the studio, a semi-truck hit Lebo and
pushed her car down the freeway for more than a mile.
Miraculously surviving, Lebo decided to spend her recovery
time discovering her own voice as an artist. The result was
her debut album "First Breath" with its heartfelt songs
& flowing melodies that speak of transformation,
heartbreak and love found in the most unexpected places.
"Sleeping Beauty", the single from "First Breath",
received radio airplay in California and New England
and reached #1 on the MP3.com Fold-Rock charts.
"Lay It Down" (track #11) also reached the Top
Ten, peaking at #6 and "Sacred" peaked at
#5.
"Turning" (track #9) has been released by Bold C Records
on the compilation album "Brave Love" which features 10
great love songs from around the world that speak of being
brave enough to believe in and surrender to love.
"Lock the Door" (track #2) has been released on
"This House", a compilation album to benefit "The
Nicole Brown Charitable Foundation" (founded by Denise and
Tanya Brown) and Nicole's House, a network of shelters
and life skill programs for the victims of family and partner
violence.
Most recently, Peggy has written the song "Drive On"
which is featured on The Real
Women Project CD "Time For Us Now". This national
movement has gained the support of many celebrities in their
efforts to portray and celebrate the diverse beauty of
women. | 
