Music Style Eclectic Folk/Adult Contemporary, New Age, and Standards

Musical Influences Judy Collins, Laura Nyro, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Newman, Scott Joplin, world music

Similar Artists Judy Collins (vocal), Randy Newman (piano), various new age musicians

Artist History Performed eight times on "A Prairie Home Companion" in the late 1980's, 30 years playing and singing popular music, 35 years teaching music, Bachelor's and Masters' degrees in music

Instruments voice, piano, guitar, ukulele, percussion, accordion

Albums I Am To Someone, Music Spirit, Bewitched, Many Voiced Angel

Press Reviews "She is a terrific piano player; she's got an absolutely sure touch. And as a singer, to sing harmony with her is, I think, a great delight."-- Garrison Keillor; "...a beautiful voice. Really knocked me out." --- Leo Kottke; "This is not top-40, not tired standards. It's Velma's own special blend, and she taught her audience to love it." --- National Public Radio, "Weekend Edition"

Additional Info Velma now leads "Songs for the Soul" workshops and singing circles.

Location Tallahassee, FL - USA

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