My artist friends Arthur and Aisha Wright created this lovely work inspired by me, called "Pure Valencia". It's currently on display at Prologue High School on Chicago's north side.
VALENCIA BEY - BIO
"You could sell me anything with that voice." - Mary Armstrong, Philadelphia City Paper
In 2006, Valencia produced her debut CD, Heart of a Brown Girl, a diverse folk/rock CD that is, according to WXRT-Chicago’s Richard Milne, “a little bit of Tracy Chapman with more of the big wailers like Odetta.” Most comfortable with her voice and her guitar, her acoustic performances have been called intimate and moving by her audiences. She performed briefly on the folk music circuit, sharing her music with appreciative audiences across the U.S., receiving favorable reviews and gaining new fans.
Her latest project, Coffee and Conversation, is a blend of genres – rock, blues, soul and jazz – and its themes of sunshine and loss, love and pain appeal to a broad audience. The project is currently a CD Baby recommendation in the Rock: Adult Contemporary music category. Valencia has been recognized for her songwriting by the Academy of Gospel Music, VH1’s Song of the Year and the International Narrative Song Competition.
Heart of a Brown Girl received positive reviews. “I’m Falling” received national airplay and was featured on WXRT – Chicago. Valencia has appeared in the major motion pictures “Quebec” and “The Express”, as well as several independent films. She has also graced the stage, in the role of Lutiebelle in “Purlie Victorious”. She also produced the Positively Acoustic songwriting series, which featured songwriters across the globe in an intimate environment where they shared music with positive themes as well as the stories behind their songs.
Find out why Coffee and Conversation is recommended by CD Baby.
Electriqsoul Hideout presents another electrifying night of music with "Obisoulstar " Live at the Wild Hare Nov12 backed by the legendary "Soul People" with special guest "H2o Soul". Show time at 8pm sharp with free giveaway at the door . So don't hear about it ...see it for yourself !
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Hey friend remember us we would like to think you because wit out you we couldn't of gotten so far, we started this account 3years ago and we never would expect to go so far wit the band
900 000 play on youtube & myspace
50 000 friend
myspace top 20 Canadian band
and now our first distribution deal Soul Kiss Entertainment Inc/Universal Music Group Artist SPY NATION single on radio
listen here it will be on itunes amazon napster in mid September
ISLAM. All Praises to Allah.Just want to send out Peace and Love, to All Faithful Moors on this day that Our Prophet Passed form. Come check out the new Songs on my Page. Peace Love and Law. Key 20
MHB @ Park Grille in Millennium Park
Thursday July, 16th
4pm-5pm
And then the band heads over to the Abbey Pub to Jam ALL NIGHT LONG on the Pubside. FREE entry to both!
THANK YOU FOR ADDING MY BLUES BAND WE JUST ADDED TEN SONGS STRAIT FROM THE CLUB I HAD THE TAPE RECORDER IN MY POCKET HOLLA AT YA GIN FROM LUTHER T..THE VOICE ON MY PAGE.
