Member Since: 10/01/2007
Band Website: www.marviaprovidence.com
Band Members: Gospel vocalist Marvia Providence has done something very few Gospel artists have been able to do, she has pierced the mainstream by bringing her island rhythms and fresh sounds to the music scene.
Born and raised in Clarendon, Jamaica, Marvia immigrated to Canada in 1976 and though she’s been singing Gospel since the young age of 8, she did not realize her divine purpose in life until 1985 when she fully committed her life to Christ. It was music that led her to find her own voice in the vast arena of Gospel, thus thrusting her into what is now a growing and successful career.
Marvia’s musical style is heavily influenced by the warm sounds of the Caribbean to the traditional sounds of Southern Gospel. Her soulful and sometimes raspy voice has woven its way through the tapestry of Gospel music, weaving a picture of hope and passion for her listeners.
Though she is no stranger to the industry, her first recording as a solo artist came in 1992 with The Toronto Mass Choir on their album “Great is thy Gloryâ€. But it was in 1994 that Providence received recognition and released her first album “Too Much to Gain To Lose†which catapulted her gospel music career. Her talent and ability to capture an audience and lead them into worship, has brought her to several countries around the globe such as the United States, the Cayman Islands, Trinidad, Turks & Caicos, Tortola, the Bahamas, Guyana, St Vincent, and Anguilla. She has shared the stage with ministers and artists such Paula White, Bishop Ellis, Kirk Franklin, The Grace Thrillers, Papa San, Chevelle Franklin, and various renowned Artists.
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Record Label: Unknown Major
Type of Label: Major