Annabella Lwin, at the tender age of fourteen, was one of the most photographed, talked about and popular vocalists in the early 80’s with her band, BOW WOW WOW, who enjoyed success with massive hits such as ‘I Want Candy’, ’Do U wanna Hold Me?’, ‘Go Wild in the Country’ and ‘C30, C60, C90, Go!’ Her unique vocals — which swung between sweet fourteen and Balinese banshee squeals — defined the sound of a new and energetic pop culture; her memorable performances influencing and inspiring a brand new wave of up‐and‐coming artists such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, Smashing Pumpkins and Green Day amongst others.
Annabella continued to perform and develop her songwriting throughout the 90’s, assembling her second band The Naked Experience, as well as collaborating with other musicians and songwriters such as Billy Steinberg (Madonna, Divinyls) and Ellen Shipley (Belinda Carlisle), releasing classics like ‘Carsex’ and dance hits like ‘Do What U Do’, produced by Steve Lironi (Hansen).
As well as writing and recording original material as a solo artist, she has been a featured vocalist on numerous transatlantic dance favourites with Tony B (LA’s hottest radio dance DJ) the Utah Saints (England's’ most innovative and popular DJ Duo) and Jason Nevins (Run DMC remixer of ‘Walk this Way’.)
Her songwriting/co‐production brought her collaborations with Guy Chambers (songwriter for Robbie Williams’ chart hits), and seasoned producers such as Michael Lattanzi (Mariah Carey, Paula Abdul, Sly & Robbie, Anastasia.)
Performing low‐key shows on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as large promoted concerts with Bow Wow Wow, the new millennium found Annabella also expanding and employing her talents as a songwriter in new commercial, as well as spiritual, directions.
As well as working behind the scenes for global charities like UNICEF and Save the Children Fund, through Buddhist organization SGI, Annabella has performed at concerts to help raise monies & awareness for tsunami relief, with renowned musicians Dave Navarro (Chili Peppers, Alice in Chains) & Billy Morrison, (The Cult) for Diabetes and Dog & Cat rescue centers amongst others.
After doing a commercial for Nike, writing songs for movies such as ‘Desperate But Not Serious’ (starring Claudia Schiffer and Henry Rollins) and partnering with Mike Bradford (producer of the hits ‘Follow Me’ by Uncle Kracker, ‘You Get What You Give’ by the New Radicals, ‘American Bad Ass’ by Kid Rock) Annabella has written and recorded songs for film: ‘Scandalous’ with Sir John Gielgud, ‘Phoenix Point’ starring Angelo Moore of Fishbone and Salsoul Queen Cecilia Noel, (Cecilia & the Wildclams) ‘Thief of Hearts’ starring Steven Bauer (Scarface) and produced by Harold Faltemeyer and Sofia Coppola’s 2006 hit ‘Marie Antoinette’ to name a few.
Her ongoing Buddhist practice continues to enhance and inform her artistic sensibilities, giving birth to new mature and romantic songwriting.
This new solo direction still retains Annabella’s familiar vocal stylings to hard‐core dance groove, beat‐heavy anthemics married now to new harmonies of her Burmese/Gypsy background weaving playfully through melodies & hypnotic chants.
Her vocal range has never sounded better, and the spirit of her songs confirms her ongoing celebration of life through music.
