Teisha Marie
Teisha Marie, soulful, intriguing, delicious, eclectic, singer-songwriter, versatile, introspective
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Soulful. Intriguing. Delicious.
These are just some of the many adjectives that describe the sound of Teisha Marie. So, what about her style ? It's inviting. It's Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin meets Nancy Wilson and Debussy.
This England-born/Maryland-raised singer-songwriter, is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, and poet. She's also one who's not afraid to take risks. After graduating from Spelman College (where she studied Music History and Theory) in Atlanta, Georgia, Teisha Marie then headed to Philadelphia. "At that particular time, Philadelphia was experiencing a rebirth of the 'Philly sound', and it was great to be fully immersed in it. I got a chance to meet the greats, like Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, Bunny Sigler, and many others," she says.
Performing all over the east coast, including hot spots such as Bohemian Caverns, Cafe Circa, and Billie's Black; has proved to be both enlightening and exhilarating. Teisha reflects: "I've always written poetry, and I've always loved to sing, whether in church choirs, choruses, or at home, but now it's a greater pleasure to share my gift through my songs."
Fast-forward to the present:
Her debut album, Addicted to Life - The LP, conveys sounds of hope, love and appreciation of life's complexities. Songs like "More Important" and "Inner Truth" touch on the value of self-reflection and sincerity.
Where does her songwriting inspiration come from?
"One word: life. Life isn't one-dimensional, so why should music be that way? Music is definitely a universal language, and I want people to listen, and understand exactly what it is I'm trying to say." With one listen, it's affirmed that Teisha Marie definitely has a "message in the music."Band/artist history
This is a lifetime affairHave you performed in front of an audience?Yes, and I love it! The special moments are those unexpected moments like encores, and connecting with that one person who really gets it.
Your musical influences
Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Donny Hathaway, Al Green, Nancy Wilson, Anita Baker, Stravinsky, Debussy, Charles Stepney, Minnie Ripperton, Herbie Hancock, Patrice Rushen, Dusty Springfield, The Clark Sisters, Faith Evans, Mahalia Jackson, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, and soooo many moreWhat equipment do you use?
Paper, pen, Blue Snowball Mic, MO8, - Someone's studioAnything else?
www.teishamarie.com
www.twitter.com/teishamarie
Addicted to Life - The LP - available on iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon, Rhapsody, eMusic, AmieStreet, Napster, LaLa and soooooo many more!
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MySpace - www.myspace.com/teisha360
Fort Washington, MD
USA
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952834
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