musical influence began with my Father, a singer himself who introduced me to music and taught me to harmonize at five years old. The Tempations, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions, Rufus and Chaka Khan, Donny Hathaway, The Spinners, Smokey Robinson, Aretha, Parliament/Funkadelic, Prince, Jackson 5, Earth Wind & Fire, The Ohio Players... Yes I am an Old School Sista with a New School flair
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What do Al Jarreau, Madonna, Arrested Development, Janet Jackson & Jimmy Buffett have in common? The soulful vocal styling of Nadirah Shakoor!
At the tender age of five, Nadirah told her parents she wanted to "be a singer like Diana Ross." Her family migrated from Texas to California where she studied commercial voice and went on to become one of the premier singers in Los Angeles and a much sought after back up singer for major tours.
In 1992, she joined the Grammy Award winning Hip Hop group, Arrested Development as the featured vocalist and was nominated for a Grammy with the success of their 2nd album. Nadirah joined Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band as a back up singer in 1995.
Her latest CD "Nod To The Storyteller" is Nadirah's tribute to Jimmy Buffett, who for the last 13 years has featured her as part of his show. Buffett fans (affectionately know as Parrotheads) have come to know and love Nadirah and claim her as their own. The CD includes Nadirah's interpretations of popular Buffet songs like "Margaritaville" and "Volcano." Also notable are two duets she sings with him including "Son of a Son of a Sailor" and Eric Clapton's "When the War is Over."
"Nod To The Storyteller" was recorded using three different bands, one of which is led by acclaimed slide guitarist, Sonny Landreth. The producer, Mac McAnally, a recent inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, contributed two songs to the project and a Grammy Award winning songwriter/percussionist, Ralph MacDonald, contributed "Creola," a collaboration with Buffett about family life on the Louisiana Bayou.
Nadirah Shakoor has been a star behind the stars for many years. "Nod To The Storyteller" is an eclectic musical journey. With its release, Nadirah's own star shines brightly for the world to see.
Pick up a copy of Nadirah's highly anticipated new CD "Nod to the Storyteller," and enjoy the ride.
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Nadriah - Here's a big shout-out from your friends in CT: Ana, Vangie, Angie, Pam, Paul & Rikky! We were all together for a Memorial Day picnic reminiscing about the fun times with you at concerts :-)!
ahhhh just to hear you in a few days...Atlanta, GA here we come.. Be safe in your travels... I work for a major hotel chain if you ever are in need of rms during your travel.
I just wanted to come by again and say hi to you. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Cant wait to see you in Atlanta, and in Raleigh...Im so excited. Getting my fins out...
Aloha Nadirah, Swimming by to send you a little Aloha spirit, warmth & sunshine for the weekend! Hope to see you on island in Feb! Much Aloha & Hugs, Tia
