Shannon, born Brenda Shannon Greene in 1958, is an American singer and songwriter known for her contributions to the freestyle and dance-pop music genres. She rose to prominence in the 1980s with her breakthrough hit "Let the Music Play", which is considered a landmark track in the crossover between electronic, club, and pop music. Shannon's distinctive sound, characterized by synthesizer-based instrumentation and her bright, emotive vocals, proved influential in shaping the direction of dance music in the following decades. Despite her relatively short career, her impact resonates in the music industry today.