At the age of 14, Yolanda performed professionally for the Atlanta Convention Bureau, Avanti Furs, and the Coca-Cola Company. Yolanda has also toured the United States, Europe and Japan for Coca-Cola as a featured vocalist. Her latest work, I Want 2 Love You has been a wonderful experience and is a part of the Stanley Baird Group's, new Project, Traffic Jam. It was written by songwriter Theresa Richmond and features Yolanda on lead vocal with renowned jazz saxophonist, Stanley Baird.
The second tune, So Real, is a professional demo co-written by Yolanda and producer Denver Wright of the Collective. (Where) Peaceful Waters (Flow) is Yolanda’s song of the heart and a professional demo. All lead and background vocals for So Real and Peaceful Waters are done by Yolanda. Yolanda has been blessed to work with Stanley Baird, Ad*Lib, and the House of Rhythm Band, but her true love is musical theatre where she has performed with stars from the Broadway stage, including Julia Murney, Norm Lewis, Tony Award winner, Michael Rupert, Lauren Kennedy, Ray Walker, and George Merritt. Notably, Yolanda also performed a special arrangement of "God
Bless America" made especially for her by the renowned soul singer
Issac Hayes, for the late and former President, Ronald Reagan.
Special Note: This page is dedicated to promoting Stanley Baird's, Traffic Jam CD which features Yolanda! You can support Yolanda's endeavors and purchase Traffic Jam today!
May your day be filled with lots of joy, love, and laughter. May it be all that you imagine and more. As you look to the sky, may your understanding of life become so clear to why we live. This desire is to enjoy life and to its' fullest and to respect GOD the creator of all things.
We must never take for granted even the smaller things in life, those things that we over look everyday. It's a blessing to be able to hear, see, smell, breath, enjoy our family and friends, to have a job and just having life itself and among many other things. Take the time out of your day to smile for someone and say something positive, they just may need it and of course, giving someone a Big Hug wouldn't hurt. For we may never know all of the lives we have reached on this journey called LIFE.
How's my little world traveler doing? I bet the Rabun boys missed you sumpin' awful. But the boys over seas are probably heartbroken to see you go. xoxo Hilly
The HSN family is sending you love on your big international tour! We're so proud of you, and we can't wait to hear about your time abroad. Thanks so much for being a part of our family this summer.
Hello Diva!! I had such a wonderful time working w/ you and getting to know you during the benefit concert you are such a postive and inspirational person. I actually recently took a leave of abscence from Duke Hospital and I am on my way to LA next thursday to do some press conferences then I am off to the Philippines to do a tour representing the east coast, since i won the title as Pinoy Pop Superstar East Coast Champion... I just wanted to thank you for you encouraging words. Love, Anthea Mae
