Primary Instrument: Vocal
Whether you’re laid back relaxing to her mellow grooves or shakin’ to her diva funk, Ayanda’s distinctive style of music commands your attention and doesn’t let go. Her original blend of Jazz, R&B, Funk, with a twist of attitude, has been compared to artists like Erykah Badu, Angela Bofil. Her self-written self-produced recording entitled “That’s How It Goes”, has earned her rave reviews from people such as Queen Diva of Queen Diva NYC, and Billboard magazine. Her thoughtfully penned lyrics are not just limited to her own experiences. Her ability to put other people’s thoughts and emotions into words, have distinguished her as a lyricist.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, her career started locally. Ayanda has been singing and playing the piano since the age of eight. Her career started under the direction of John Motley she sang with renowned artist Liza Minelli and conductor Skitch Henderson, performed in Lincoln Center, City Hall, South Street Seaport, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden to name a few. She studied Music at City College of New York and Audio Technology at Five Towns College. She has since gone on the work with musicians/producers such as Clarence Penn, Wes Anderson, EJ Strickland, Fully Fresh Records, Boyd Jarvis, and CZAR Entertainment. Ayanda currently performs locally and regionally bringing her life perspective to people everywhereWhether you’re laid back relaxing to her mellow grooves or shakin’ to her diva funk, Ayanda’s distinctive style of music commands your attention and doesn’t let go. Her original blend of Jazz, R&B, Funk, with a twist of attitude, has been compared to artists like Erykah Badu, Angela Bofil. Her self-written self-produced recording entitled “That’s How It Goes”, has earned her rave reviews from people such as Queen Diva of Queen Diva NYC, and Billboard magazine. Her thoughtfully penned lyrics are not just limited to her own experiences. Her ability to put other people’s thoughts and emotions into words, have distinguished her as a lyricist.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, her career started locally. Ayanda has been singing and playing the piano since the age of eight. Her career started under the direction of John Motley she sang with renowned artist Liza Minelli and conductor Skitch Henderson, performed in Lincoln Center, City Hall, South Street Seaport, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden to name a few. She studied Music at City College of New York and Audio Technology at Five Towns College. She has since gone on the work with musicians/producers such as Clarence Penn, Wes Anderson, EJ Strickland, Fully Fresh Records, Boyd Jarvis, and CZAR Entertainment. Ayanda currently performs locally and regionally bringing her life perspective to people everywhere
