Artist description Michael Ashanti, The Man---Born to parents of Jamaican-African descent, Michael has been nurturing his singing and songwriting gifts since the age of 5. Michael Ashanti's true love for singing has taken him everywhere from winning high school talent shows to singing the national anthem at Madison Square Garden for an NBA game. Describing his music as lyrically-conscious soul that combines a delicate fusion of R&B and jazz, Michael Ashanti's influences include the likes of Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Luther Vandross, Daryl Coley, Vanessa Bell-Armstrong, Chaka Khan and Rachelle Ferrell, and Rahsaan Patterson, just to name a few. Now that we have briefly introduced the man, let us now introduce the talents of gifted singer-songwriter-arranger Michael Ashanti.

Music Style Lyrically-conscious soul; combining a delicate fusion of R&B and jazz

Musical Influences Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Luther Vandross, Daryl Coley, Vanessa Bell-Armstrong, Chaka Khan and Rachelle Ferrell, and Rahsaan Patterson, just to name a few.

Artist History The Talent---Televised Performance: Motown Live. Performed background vocals for newly signed Motown Records recording artist Grenique: Los Angeles, CA (1999) Live Performance: VH1/Sony Music Entertainment ñ Save the Music Benefit. Featured guest artist at musical event benefiting music programs in public schools: New York City, New York (1999) Live Performance: NBA at the Madison Square Garden. Performed the national anthem "Star Spangled Banner" as the opening for the NY Knicks vs. Utah Jazz NBA tournament. Total estimated attendance: 20,000. Live Performance: TJ Martell Foundation/Epic Records. Music industry fundraiser cabaret event at Don't Tell Mama's: New York City, New York (1997) Discography: "And On Earth,Peace" [Sony Music Special Product]. Featured soloist on the 1st audio release of the Sony Music Holiday Choir performing the track "Do Not Be Afraid": New York City, New York (1997)

Instruments Michael Ashanti: The Voice

Location New Rochelle, NY - USA

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