Mauri Yolanda
NEWS   Performing at the five spot on 1/19/03!!
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play lo-fi play hi-fi  If You Love Me
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Forever With You
This 5'7" mocha-brown complected young lady has a look that belies both her age and her experiences. Although she is an unusually upbeat, and bubbly person, her life has not been all smiles. Her writing and singing reflects that. She has a rough edge in her lyrics that makes people sit up and take notice. Whether she's singing about love, heartache, bad breakups, worthless men, or the simple pleasure of a relationship every word is arranged in a new and fresh way. Mauri's voice reflects the four years of constant training in opera and jazz. It is smooth and clear, yet can blow you away with it's power. Her preferred style is R&B Hip-Hop, but don't be surprised if you hear a little rock, because this woman is full of surprises both vocal and lyrical.
Why this name?
It's just my first and middle name. If it was just Mauri, I might get confused with the talk show host.
Do you play live?
I don't play instruments, but I do sing live and I truly love it. My favorite part is when I connect with someone who's really getting into the song, both the beat and the lyrics. It makes me tingle.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
For one, it's made it a whole lot easier for an independent artist like myself to build a fanbase. And not just people from my hometown...all over the world. I recently received emails from people in Japan and Europe. It's really amazing.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
If the right label came to me with the right deal (i.e. creative control) I would definately consider it.
Your influences?
Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Aaliyah, Amerie, Deborah Cox, Whitney Houston, New Edition, Boyz to Men, Aretha Franklin
Favorite spot?
Never even been there, but I say Japan. Love the anime (Dragonball Z is the greatest!)
Anything else...?
not right now.
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