Memphis is a city known for its deeply spiritual connection to the history of soul music. After all, this is the city where Stax/Volt Records was born and flourished, the home of dozens of highly respected soul music impresarios and a bevy of gospel singers who have charmed audiences around the world for decades. How pleasing, then, to find a new generation of soul music coming to life here in the bluff city in the guise of Tonya Dyson. After seeing her perform there will be no doubt that she represents the shape of things to come.
Having wooed local, regional, and worldwide audiences for a couple of years as part of the soulful duo "Men-Nefer", Tonya was able to hone her already phenomenal vocal skills, writing savvy, & stage presence. The group attended and performed in several conferences nationwide. They also made regular appearances at the annual Memphis Music & Heritage Festival, Juneteenth Festival, & several other regional events, showcases, and venues where they've performed with phenomenal artists like Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, Eric Roberson, Calvin Richardson, Algebra Blessett, Kindred, Frank McComb, Jaguar Wright, Keke Wyatt, and several others.
After four years with "Men-Nefer" the members mutually agreed to pursue different creative endeavors.
Tonya is now taking steps towards completing her debut album which is currently untitled, and the current results are a powerhouse of gospel-influenced soul stirrings that are reminiscent of the best songs of people like Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Sarah Vaughan. Tonya Dyson is the real deal in the revival movement and the new soul underground seamlessly blending gospel, jazz, and R&B into a promising attempt to reboot Memphis' soul legacy...
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Hey there!
Just stopping through to check in on you and see how
things are coming along. Certainly hope things are
going fantastic for you. I'm really excited to share with
you my director Evan Winter's two new music videos
for Sony BMG Canadian Idol Eva Avila and New Money
C.C. Records artist Diction ft. Slim of 112. You can
copy and paste the following link in your browser
to check them out, if you haven't done so already:
http://www.evanwinter.com
We are extremely excited about the new work. Hit
me back at mkmmanagement@aol.com after you
have a chance to view.
Speak soon.
Martin Davis
MKM MANAGEMENT
Hi Tonya,
Your Canadian friends thank you for the welcome and another opportunity to share our SUPERMAN song we performed in Ottawa to welcome President Obama to Canada.
FEBRUARY 10th 6PM TIL 8PM MONTHLY MEETING WITH MEMBERS & FRIENDS!!!
ProMusicU Dave Isaacs & John Haring
FREE!!!FREE!!!FREE!!! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Where: OTHERLANDS COFFEE BAR 641 South Cooper St Memphis 38104
MSA Members & Friends gather at Otherlands Coffee Bar to listen to various guest speakers & participate in various songwriting activities. This is a great way for local area songwriters from all musical genres and experience levels to connect. The meetings are both educational & informative and offer comfortable networking opportunities.
Dave Isaacs & John Haring will be joining us on Feb 10th to speak at the MSA meeting about the music business track at ProMusicU; John will be teaching music business 101, music law, and publishing, among other topics at the upcoming ProMusicU Songwriter Workshop/Seminar & Performances at the Center for Southern Folklore this coming March.
