 People Magazine names her one of “Nashville’s Hottest New Country Stars”, while Ebony recognizes her as “The Storyteller”, and one who is “Breaking the Sound Barriers” in music! Whatever the case, all can agree that Miko Marks is an artist in sync with the times. On the frontlines of change, Ms. Marks is blazing an unprecedented trail and ushering in a new generation!
Named “Best New Country Artist” by New Music Weekly, Miko’s debut album, “Freeway Bound”, also received honors as the “2007 Country Album of the Year”, at The Independent Music Awards. Amongst the judges were country icons, Wynonna Judd, and Patti Loveless, of The Grand Ole Opry. Miko is the first and only African American woman in the history of country music to receive such high honors. Her newly released CD, “It Feels Good” is also gaining much acclaim.
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Combine internationally renowned Jazz recording artist Nicolas Bearde—whose big, velvet tone and perfectly controlled vibrato frequently complements Bobby McFerrin’s vocal ensemble “Voicestra”—with legendary bassist, Ben Tucker, who has recorded with Jimmy Smith and Quincy Jones, and you’ll be treated to a collaboration of world-class jazz greats together on a single stage!
For over 19 years Kai Hazelwood has been blending a traditional Ballet background with contemporary lyricism, modern athleticism, funk, and ethnic flair ranging from Afro-Caribbean, to Belly Dancing and Argentine Tango, just to name a few.
