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"A soulful, commanding voice."
The New Yorker
"Digs in and won't let you go."
Chris Spector, Midwest Record
''How come Susan Anders isn't a household name? She's a wonderful singer, an amazing songwriter, and just plain all-'round fine entertainer.''
East Bay Express
Susan's new album NOW I'M A KITE is out now: “Susan Anders soars with NOW I'M A KITE.” Ryan Emmert/World Music Central "I can't stop listening" Dana Cooper
Susan's previous album 13 WOMEN was released March 2021 during Women's History Month. Noteworthy Music called it "Stunning".
Susan's album before 13 Women was LOOP DE LOOP: "Subtle, passionate lead vocals and lush, multi-layered harmonies." J. Poet, East Bay Express
Jun 3, 2026
Here are The Zia Singers performing the wonderful "What Happens When a Woman?" by Alexandra Olsavsky 5/31/26 in Santa Fe. That's yours truly in the center starting it all. I love this piece and love the message. Thank you Zia…
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May 6, 2026
I joined The Zia Singers when I moved to Santa Fe and we now have 65 members. Our spring concert features the wonderful "Washington Women" by Judith Clurman and David Chase—the text is culled from speeches and writing of Michelle…Read more
Apr 6, 2026
Well, this is sweet: NOW I'M A KITE is a finalist for album of the year at the New Mexico Music Awards! It's also up for best pop album and best song arrangement (for I Quit Blaming You). I…
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Feb 11, 2026
I'm having loads of fun doing choral arranging-- currently I'm doing a suite of choral arrangements of 5-6 songs from 13 WOMEN. The first one, “A Wave That Rocks Me”, was performed by the Zia Singers three weeks ago…
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Jan 20, 2026
A late to arrive but very nice review just appeared--thank you, Tom Haugen at TAKE EFFECT. "The songs are introspective, mature and insightful, where Anders’ inimitable voice engages us from beginning to end."
Jan 14, 2026
Jan 8, 2026
The Zia Singers musical director John Tiranno and I did several fun interviews to get the word out about "Voices of Life, Voices of Light", our winter concerts happening Jan 10/11th here in Santa Fe. My piece "A Wave That…
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Dec 24, 2025
The Zia Singers are in high gear as we prepare for our winter concert. All of the pieces are by women composers, including “A Wave That Rocks Me” by yours truly. There are some powerful works in this concert, including…
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Nov 15, 2025
Better late than never: this nice review of NOW I'M A KITE appeared in hard copy months ago but just now showed up online. Thank you for the alliteration Lee Zimmerman at Blanknews!
“Susan Anders is a special talent.…
Oct 30, 2025
A couple of years ago my composer friend Kristina Olsen dared me to do a choral arrangement of one of my songs. Eventually I did, and then she dared me to pitch it to John Tiranno, the director of…
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"Tiny Hopeful Signs" was released May 2, 2025. It's the third and final single from Susan's album NOW I'M A KITE (releasing 5/30/25).
"Shoes", the second single from Susan's new album NOW I'M A KITE, was released April 4th, 2025. "“Shoes” is a careful and attentive exploration of mortality in the context of the human spirit" Wildfire Music
