Title: Creole
Woman
Yolanda
is an up and coming vocalist, songwriter and recording Artist out of Los Angels,
California with roots in New Orleans, Louisiana. Yolanda did her first stage
performance at an outdoor concert in LA., at the Age of 5 featuring a long time
family friend, the late great Jessie Hill. Jessie was performing his hit single
"Ooh Pooh Pah Do" when he called yolanda up to join him and show the people
what she could do…. And she's been doing It ever since! Yolanda's father is
a well-known musician, therefore, It was common for her to have a "front row
seat" for some of the hottest " jam sessions" ever held which took place at
her home in South Central LA the place known to many musicians as "Red's Backhouse".
Some of the " just passing through…" musicians being Little Richard, Lloyd Prince,
Dr. John, Reggie Hall, Freddie Domino, Lee Allen, Dixie cups, Billy Diamond
& Big Mama Thornton. They just loved to jam when they giggin' and she loved
to listen, watch and learn! It was there that she earned the, nickname "Bossy'
which her family & friends still call her today! Yolanda started her entertainment
career as a dancer, taking private lessons from the great Fahar Nicholas of
the (Nicholas Brothers) and Norma Miller, to add style and pizzas to her stage
presence. Yolanda started her singing career at the age of 11. She has done
background vocal track for Frank Sinatra, Ike & Tina Turner and has just completed
her first solo CD project which contains 6 of her originals, " Creole Woman",
" Don't Go Looking" " After All These Years" " Poor Me" and more. This project
was released by Evejim Records and produced by the well, known incredible Leon
Haywood and Tony Coleman. Making her way into the blues circuit, Yolanda has
opened shows for such greats, as Linda Hopkins, Joe Houston, Earl Palmer, Lee
Allen, Arthur Adams, John Mayall and has shared the stage with Rufus Thomas,
Eddie Shaw & the Wolfgang and even Frank Sinatra to name a few. Yolanda leaves
a trail of smoke, where ever she goes! She's known as " …the little girl with
the big voice." Yolanda's fiery personality is one that catches audiences of
all ages. She sings with her sultry, sexy but sassy attitude. Yolanda throws
her energy out to he audiences and works them till they sweat! Yolanda's performance
is one that never forgotten. She believes in giving her fans, every bit of what
they come for and more. Her place up there is long over due! Look out yall,
Yolanda is about to tear it up for you.
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