Solo, but collaborating with musicians all the time - Jason Yarde, Jade Fox (FSOJ project), Randolph Matthews, Julie Dexter, Vic Ntoni, Kebbi Williams, AfroBlu Cru, Kindred Spirit Cru, Pops Mohamed, Busi Mhlongo, Femi Temowo, Rob Mac, Jazz Reloaded, Eric Hoeke, Marcina Arnold, Dj Diaze...
Influences
Fela Kuti, Robert Nester Marley,Ernest Ranglin, Donny Hathaway, Gil Scot Heron, Sonia Sanchez, James Baldwin, Ella Fitzgerald, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Marvin Gaye, Midnite, Parliament, Nina Simone, Rufus and Chaka Khan, Joni Mitchell, KRS1, Grandmaster Flash, De La, Immortal Technique, Earth, Wind and Fire, Franco, Madala Kunene, Busi Mhlongo, Don Blackman, The Emotions, Cassandra Willson, Toumani Diabate, Stevie Wonder, Miles, John Coltrane, Miles, Alice Coltrane, Ray Charles (The Genius), Oumou Sangare, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kate Bush, De La Soul , Curtis Mayfield, Gary Bartz, Bushman, Rachell Farell, Dianne Reeves, Leon Thomas, Omar Sosa, Me'shell Ndege Cello, Zap Mama, Bach......
Check the links below see what I've have been incubating. www.goodnewzee.wordpress.com
www.zenaedwardsconversations.wordpress.com
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"Raised in North London, 1970’s Tottenham....mum raising a girl child alone, ’76 heat waves and afropuffs......Music and the Spoken Word has saved me till now and i want to keep having fun, create, laugh, cry, learn and maybe save a few lives in the process. Music and spoken word honoured me with a whole new life....... I’ve been making creative babies for over 15 years now and collaborating with some amazing international artists from South Africa, France, US and some of the dopest UK poetical and musical talent. Hackney born and Tottenham bred, I ventured over the river to the Bug Bar, Souls of Black Folks and Armaghetto to discover my poetic roots in 1998 and its been no looking back ever since. “ One of the most refreshing, ever-developing voices in the UK”- Pure Poetry “Internationally acclaimed - creates her own intricate, mesmerising and unforgettable performance”- Apples And Snakes. “Earmarked as one of the fastest rising constellations in the UK performance poetry scene.” Def Poetry – HBO Feb (2004), Future Sounds of Jazz tour (2004), WOMAD (2004), North Sea Jazz Festival (2003), The Cheltenham Literature Festival (2003), The London Jazz Festival (2003, 2004), Poetry International at the Royal Festival Hall (2002), The Kin Tour – Renaissance One (2003), The URB Hip Hop Festival – Helsinki (2002 and 2003), Jonzi D’s Aeroplane Man (2002and 2003), Palabaras @ Paradiso – Amsterdam (2002, 2003, 2004), The SpitLit Festival (2001 and 2002), Black Magic Woman Festivsal 2002, The Glastonbury Festival 2001, The Zanzibar International Film Festival 2001, The World Expo – Hanover 2000, The MEP International Literature Festival (Amsterdam) 1999.
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OMG!! I was just on your page!!! Watching you on Def Poetry and At the Albany with Maxwell. DDDAAMMNN GIRL!!!coincidence or what like?? How did that show go (RichMix I think)? x
"Jus Let It FLO" The Long Awaited Debut Album from FLOetic Lara Lauch Party on 31st May, London, UK.
An energy-filled night where FLO and guests take you on the theatrical and musical journey of this emerging unsigned talent.With vocals capabilities ranging from rich powerful explosions to beautiful dulcet tones, this Passionate Poet and Soulful Singer expresses herself without limitation, inspiring all who experience her touching gift.FLOetic Lara (aka FLO) international artistic Soulful , Passionate Poet, Lyricist, Articulate Songwriter. FLO is truly herself, her vocal capabilities range from beautiful dulcet tones to rich powerful explosions as she expresses herself without any limitations.Her core source is evidently jazz, yet she transcends categorisation as she effortlessly creates a fusion with soul,gospel, hip hop and much more. Her FREEDOM ON STAGE, and love of music interwoven with powerful lyrics, sung and spoken reverberates with all who experience her touching gift!!! BE DER!
More Info at: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/FLOETICLARA WWW.FLOETICLARA.COM info@floeticlara.com +44(0)7904277685
We hope you can come to our gig at Bush Hall, Shepherd's Bush on Friday. Spread the word to your friends. It'll be a great party. Its the launch party for our new album "Baka Beyond the Forest" that was released on Monday You can hear clips on our website (www.baka.co.uk) and our Myspace page. One Love!
Hey <br /><br />Just coming through to show some love on your page and let you know about the release of my new single My Day.<br /><br />Make sure you stop by and let me know what's good with you. <br /><br />1 Love DM<br /><br />RELEASE DATE 27TH APRIL <br /><br />REQUEST DAVID MENSAH "MY DAY" ON YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION TODAY !!!<br /><br /><br />
Hey Zena,
<br /> Vall dropping in. Long time since last time I know. Know that out of sight doesn't mean out of mind. Really love what you're doing and wish you success and wider door openings in 2009!
<br />Got a few new toons on my site....love you to nlisten to them...let me know if you're feeling them...
<br />...will definately stop by to see you at one of your gigs this year...
<br />Take care
<br />Vall
Hey Z, Thanks for accepting my request. Just want to let you know I love the imagery in your writings. Your take on the bushmen just sends chills down my spine. South Africa is proud of you. I'm proud of you. Make a turn at the urban voices vestival, I'll certainly come listen.
Peace love prosperity and healing to you My sista. I still love the music!! I hope you are having a productive year! just stoppin by to show some love. also thought U might want to know my website is up www.lemuelism.com and most likely I got some new treats on my page for you as well. come visit when u get a minute lemuel
Hi Zena, It's not too bad hanging around in london, checking what's going on in the music scene. When and where are you perforning so that I can see your work live and direct? Bless Kongo
Hi!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY BEST FRIEND, ZENA. Just stop to listen your MUSIC and chek out your profile. All to the MUSIC for you!!!! God be with you and with your MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Zena Just dropping you aline I was thinking about you Hope all is beautiful in your world How is your show going Everyting cool this end Still grinding Did Mpho tell you she came to see me last month It was good seeing her Anyways I just wanted to holla Take care Peace n Love Julie xxx
thank you so much for your comments. i am blessed and honored by your music, and also to make you move visually... have a wonderful day... with love and respect, and keep up the good work....
Hotep Sis, i recieve your msg well. I give Thanks. I trust you are healing well. Do all you can to renew your health, its not easy in this here babylon, i tell ya!!! Guidance and Peace xxx
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OMG!! I was just on your page!!! Watching you on Def Poetry and At the Albany with Maxwell. DDDAAMMNN GIRL!!!coincidence or what like?? How did that show go (RichMix I think)? x
"Jus Let It FLO" The Long Awaited Debut Album from FLOetic Lara
Lauch Party on 31st May, London, UK.
An energy-filled night where FLO and guests take you on the theatrical and musical journey of this emerging unsigned talent.With vocals capabilities ranging from rich powerful explosions to beautiful dulcet tones, this Passionate Poet and Soulful Singer expresses herself without limitation, inspiring all who experience her touching gift.FLOetic Lara (aka FLO) international artistic Soulful , Passionate Poet, Lyricist, Articulate Songwriter. FLO is truly herself, her vocal capabilities range from beautiful dulcet tones to rich powerful explosions as she expresses herself without any limitations.Her core source is evidently jazz, yet she transcends categorisation as she effortlessly creates a fusion with soul,gospel, hip hop and much more. Her FREEDOM ON STAGE, and love of music interwoven with powerful lyrics, sung and spoken reverberates with all who experience her touching gift!!!
BE DER!
More Info at:
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/FLOETICLARA
WWW.FLOETICLARA.COM
info@floeticlara.com
+44(0)7904277685
We hope you can come to our gig at Bush Hall, Shepherd's Bush on Friday. Spread the word to your friends. It'll be a great party.
Its the launch party for our new album "Baka Beyond the Forest" that was released on Monday
You can hear clips on our website (www.baka.co.uk) and our Myspace page.
One Love!
oh. just listening to your beautiful voice. hope all is well miss edwards x
hey Zena,
it was great to see you
at the Live Box
at the Drum on sunday.
lookin forward to Security.
cheers
~J~
Hey <br /><br />Just coming through to show some love on your page and let you know about the release of my new single My Day.<br /><br />Make sure you stop by and let me know what's good with you. <br /><br />1 Love DM<br /><br />RELEASE DATE 27TH APRIL <br /><br />REQUEST DAVID MENSAH "MY DAY" ON YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION TODAY !!!<br /><br /><br />
Hey Zena, <br /> Vall dropping in. Long time since last time I know. Know that out of sight doesn't mean out of mind. Really love what you're doing and wish you success and wider door openings in 2009! <br />Got a few new toons on my site....love you to nlisten to them...let me know if you're feeling them... <br />...will definately stop by to see you at one of your gigs this year... <br />Take care <br />Vall
hi Zena,
thank you for the add and visit!
i love your music & poetry.
brava
Hey Z, Thanks for accepting my request. Just want to let you know I love the imagery in your writings. Your take on the bushmen just sends chills down my spine. South Africa is proud of you. I'm proud of you. Make a turn at the urban voices vestival, I'll certainly come listen.
Stopping by 2 spread U some purple love, Z ;-)
Peace and Blessings, Zena...
'Wood & Strings' always makes my spirit smile...
Stay Gold,
WL :)
Please read my new poem in my blog
"Is this the end of fear?"
and share your thoughts about it.
Thanks!
Arianna LeMolle Zurcal
Peace love prosperity and healing to you My sista. I still love the music!! I hope you are having a productive year! just stoppin by to show some love. also thought U might want to know my website is up www.lemuelism.com and most likely I got some new treats on my page for you as well.
come visit when u get a minute
lemuel
CD-Release 30.1.09
Willkommen!
3 Song-Downloads auf Homepage
Amicalement BuS
Wishing you a fabulous 2009 filled with peace, love, healing and magick
Love Life
XXX
www.heavenlyhealer.blogspot.com
www.SHoHH.etsy.com
ZENA
THANX FOR GIVING US THE PASS
FOR MUISC GROWS IN THE GARDEN JUST LIKE THE FLOWERS
PEACE
FBF
PEACE
Hi Zena,
It's not too bad hanging around in london, checking what's going on in the music scene. When and where are you perforning so that I can see your work live and direct? Bless
Kongo
Greetings....Hope all is well! Take it ease, ron
Hi!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY BEST FRIEND, ZENA.
Just stop to listen your MUSIC and chek out your profile.
All to the MUSIC for you!!!!
God be with you and with your MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Zena
Just dropping you aline
I was thinking about you
Hope all is beautiful in your world
How is your show going
Everyting cool this end
Still grinding
Did Mpho tell you she came to see me last month
It was good seeing her
Anyways I just wanted to holla
Take care
Peace n Love
Julie
xxx
Hiya Zena Edwards hows things? All good I hope, keep doin your thing, big up. Stay blessed.
thank you so much for your comments.
i am blessed and honored by your music, and also to make you move visually...
have a wonderful day...
with love and respect, and keep up the good work....
thank you again
timo
Hotep Sis, i recieve your msg well. I give Thanks. I trust you are healing well. Do all you can to renew your health, its not easy in this here babylon, i tell ya!!! Guidance and Peace xxx
Hope you feel better soon. x
Yey! :)
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