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Music IS the language of the Soul!
Born in Montréal, Chantal Hamel (ccHamel) moved with her family to Coquitlam, British Columbia (BC) at the age of nine – an age where she could retain some memories of her childhood life in the native French culture. In her search for her identity, ccHamel discovered and explored her talents in music, art, and dance as forms of communication. It wasn’t until she reached her early 20’s, however, that she made her talents known to the public. She began revealing her creative side by producing and privately selling her paintings in Prince George, BC. Without mentorship or formal training in music and art, ccHamel pursued her education in science where she eventually attained her Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management. During her academic career, ccHamel began exposing her musical and vocal talents by entering Karaoke contests and participating in Prince George fund-raising events.

ccHamel’s journey as a musical artist began in the late summer of 2005. Support from friends, talent, passion, and charisma had attracted for her many new opportunities. Since 2005, ccHamel performed in several events within her community, including: the National Anthem for the UNBC 2004 convocation, St.Jean Baptist at the PG French Canadian Circle, the National Anthem with a half-hour set (including a 25 minute set of her original music) for Canada Day 2005-07, SunFest 2005, 10 sets over four days at the PG Exhibition, her debut concert at Art Space followed by her first promotional cross-Canada tour (August 31 to September 22, 2005). In addition to this, she has performed in the First Nations Story Telling Festival Folkfest 2006, her First Annual Christmas concert at the Prince George Playhouse in 2006 and soon to come, her second annual Christmas concert in 2007. She was the main performer for several events during the National Volunteer Week (including CPAC Volunteer Appreciation Gala and the Prince George French Canadian Circle Hommages aux Bénévoles Gala), and the UNBC Honorary Degree Awards Dinner in 2006/07, PG Folkfest 2006/07, amongst several more small events and gigs. During this time, ccHamel has also had much exposure with CBC Radio, Shaw Television and PGTV.

As an artist and musical entertainer with interests in multifarious issues (literacy, children and women welfare, environmental, and Urban/Rural Aboriginal), it is ccHamel’s hope to make her mark on society. She believes that music and art are the language of the soul – the language that tells stories and reaches deep within the human spirit. By sharing her gifts, beginning with her own community, she hopes that she can instill hope and courage in everyone to pursue their dreams. Her biggest dream yet to come true is for someone to discover her talents, believe in her abilities, and to help her become an influential performer.
 
 
 
 

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  • Posted by The Mugees on May 6 at 3:32 PM EDT
    hey CC we have missed you sooooo much.....it has been a while since we've spoke hope everything is well.
    We will be in touch
    "The Mugees"
  • Posted by cchamel on Mar 31 at 3:18 PM EDT
    Wow...I must sound like crap to fall way back in the almost 900th place Sad-dark Should I remove myself from this site? I am so so sad............
  • Posted by LOSTrockband on Mar 25 at 12:46 PM EDT
    Hey CC, Thought we'd stop by and say Hi over here
    LOSTrockband
  • Posted by Sirtony on Dec 4, 2007 at 7:26 PM EST
    I just stopped by to say hello and saw a story of Hope and Tears of Lost Souls as fav's...Thank you...I sent you an invite if your ever in LA...Happy-dark
  • Posted by Paul Wilson Songwriter on Nov 19, 2007 at 6:44 PM EST
    Hi young lady, thanks for the vote of confidence, you are so kind. Your songs are beautiful, never sell yourself short. Keep writing and singing, Paul Wilson Songwriter
  • Posted by La Belle Grande on Nov 16, 2007 at 1:38 PM EST
    Girl, you got a beautiful voice! I listened to both your songs and I like em. Imagine if your tracks were mastered! Just a thought. I love your style, you are beautiful and you sound like an angel.

    -La Belle Grande
  • Posted by Sirtony on Nov 16, 2007 at 12:45 AM EST
    Thank you for the great note today...on my page...you asked how I was and I will tell you something interesting...my short Film Hit & Run was in 4th place 3rd place 2nd place then 1st place...I began to think finally the Our Stage members were watching my work and getting the intense work that it took to make and wanted to respect that...but I then thought I should go around and make some friends...and express my support...for more members...after I did...I saw Hit & Run in cutting edge go from #1 to # 59...it was a very strange experience...I realized that the effort I made to make new friends became a nightmare of a destructive force now attacking my work and kicking it to the curb to promote their own work...and I realized that a lot of wonderful shorts and tunes really don't get the support or respect...so truly I have become aware that the voting is questionable...and Friends? That may be the real test on this site...will artists truly vote against their own work to respect another?

    It was a great lesson...I know I am not the only content creator here that has experienced their piece being number one then being sent into exile in the back of the pack...anyway...it was great to have you stop by and say hello...tell me what you think...and if you can watch Hit & Run and share your thoughts...I would appreciate that...all the best Sirtony
  • Posted by The Newborn Believers on Nov 14, 2007 at 12:20 PM EST
    Hi cc good to see you here.We like you and your music.Blessings keep up the good work girl-Debbie Clayton
  • Posted by Johnny_Panic_UK on Nov 13, 2007 at 2:35 PM EST
    Beautiful lady with a voice to match.
  • Posted by catcalledwang on Oct 14, 2007 at 5:50 PM EDT
    CC takk du for dele din vidunderlig sexy musikk, jeg ser frem til høre mye mer av du. Elsk catcalledwang
  • Posted by The Mugees on Oct 13, 2007 at 10:45 PM EDT
    nah CC we dont have anything lined up yet not till after the release of our Ep that is in November.....after then its all go
  • Posted by reilly49 on Oct 13, 2007 at 2:13 PM EDT
    Thanks for the note! Glad you like the tune. I listened to your songs. You have a beautiful voice. Keep up the good work!

    -Rock Reilly
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