Dani Siciliano

Prior to making a name for herself as Matthew Herbert's key collaborator, vocalist/producer Dani Siciliano had played with jazz combos in addition to DJing in San Francisco clubs. A meeting with Herbert resulted in the two working together and eventually marrying; it's Siciliano's voice that graces the likes of "Going Round," "Leave Me Now," and "Suddenly" — three of Herbert's most successful and original dancefloor-oriented singles. Other outside collaborations with Brooks and fellow Herbert accomplice Phil Parnell were sprinkled throughout the early 2000s. In 2004, Siciliano released her first solo album on K7, Likes.... Though Herbert was on board, Likes... was definitely her show.