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Music Style
Eclectic Folk/Adult Contemporary, New Age, and Standards |
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Musical Influences
Judy Collins, Laura Nyro, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Newman, Scott Joplin, world music |
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Similar Artists
Judy Collins (vocal), Randy Newman (piano), various new age musicians |
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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 |
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Instruments
voice, piano, guitar, ukulele, percussion, accordion |
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Albums
I Am To Someone, Music Spirit, Bewitched, Many Voiced Angel |
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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" |
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Additional Info
Velma now leads "Songs for the Soul" workshops and singing circles. |
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Location
Tallahassee, FL - USA |
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