VEEDA
With vocal spices of Chaka, Sade and Ella, VEEDA (age 26), has a style that is long anticipated. Born a "Mack" diva, with powerhouse vocals, VEEDA's original music will cause you to tune your ear to the smoothness of perfect pitch in the key of Jazzy erotic "E".
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
With vocal spices of Chaka, Sade and Ella, VEEDA (age 28), has a style that is long anticipated. Born a NC "Mack" diva, with powerhouse vocals, VEEDA's original music will cause you to tune your ear to the smoothness of perfect pitch in the key of Jazzy erotic "E". Many accolade her sound as an "R&B/jazz refined gumbo" that flourishes into a dynamic eccentric resonance that undoubtedly classifies her as a contemporary urban stylist.
With performances that include THE SAX PACK Concert Kim Waters, Marion Meadows & Jeff Kashiwa, Jazz in the Park sponsored by the Durham City's Parks and Recreation Department, Soul Cafe' (NYC), The Bimbe, Radio One Live at City View in Baltimore, MD, Triangle-Triad Black Entertainment & Sports (TRIBES) Magazine Kicks Off Event, private corporate parties, weddings and other jazz and R&B clubs, Veeda continues to pass the sounds of long-over-due good music" on.
As one fan recently stated in an email, Veeda has a gift. It is almost as if a spirit comes straight from above out of her mouth. It is difficult to explain. But, I could hear something other than the lyrics and music there was this feeling.
Veeda's inherent of a natural vocal ability includes operatic vocal technique classes, in addition, she plays piano. Veeda has worked with some of the best in the business - Grammy Songwriter Pam Sawyer (Love Hangover by Diana Ross), Darryl Roberts (Same Ole' Love by Anita Baker), Omar Hakim, (Sting), William "Spaceman" Patterson, (Falling, Alicia Keys),
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
VEEDa performs a four-piece jazz-urban band and two backup vocalists. VEEDA performs where every the road takes her. Currently, she is performing on the East coast. Her hobbies include live performances, songwriting and reading.
Your musical influences
Her musical fortes are Ella Fitzgerald, Sade, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Marvin Gaye, George Benson, Abby Lincoln, Billie Holliday, Mary J. Blidge, Jill Scott, Chaka Kahn, Nora Jones, Will Downing, and Durham's own international recording artists Nina Simone and Eve Cornelius.
Anything else?
Looking to sign with a major indie label!
