Vanessa Dale Daou (born October 4, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, poet, visual artist and dancer. Most notably a musician, her work is known among nu jazz, trip hop and electronic music circles for her trademark spoken word and aspirated singing style as well as its erotic and literary subtexts. Daou's songs are represented by Downtown Music Publishing. == Early life == Daou was born and spent her early childhood in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, relocating in 1984... [more on Wikipedia]