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About Me


YOUR HOSTAYANDA SUNSHINE Whether you're laid back relaxing to her mellow grooves or shakin' to her diva funk Ayanda Sunshine's soulfully rich voice commands your attention and doesn't let go. Her skills as a singer/songwriter have made her one the hottest up and coming artists on the scene but her engaging wit and entertaining commentary have made her a much sought after MC. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Ayanda started singing and songwriting from the age of eight. Her career started locally as the hostess of the BMI sponsored showcase Melodyc Syndrome. She soon went on to become a VJ for Elique.com and an in demand event hostess. Shes is currently the host of the Neo-Soul radio show "Soul Therapy" on the MISC Radio Plus station. She's performed in renowned venues such as Lincoln Center, South Street Seaport, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden to name a few. Ayanda Sunshine studied Music and Audio Technology at Five Towns College and Broadcast Technology at Kingsborough Community College. She was mentored by Jazz greats Lafayette Harris, Wes Anderson and Tulevu Donna Cumberbatch. She has since gone on to work with musician/producers such as Clarence Penn, The Evocators, Groove-A-Tunes productions, Power Fam and Boyd Jarvis. Ayanda Sunshine is currently working on her debut album so she can bring her life perspective to people everywhere.www.yandisunshine.comwww.myspace.com/Ayanda
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Music:

Member Since: 8/6/2005
Band Website: yandisunshine.com
Influences: I grew up loving Aretha Franklin, Carmen McCrea, Sarah Vaughn, Lelah Hathaway, D' Angelo, Mary J. Blige......
Sounds Like: Aretha Franklin, Ledisi, Sarah Vaughn, Lelah Hathawy

Type of Label: None

My Blog

Soul Therapy on MISC Radio Plus!!

Hey wussup my people!Check me out starting April 15th ...Yours Truly Ayanda Sunshine will be the DJ for MISC Radio Plus, With my show Soul Therapy I will be playing the hottest Indie Soul, NU-Soul, hi...
Posted by Ayanda on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:41:00 PST

Check out this event: NEW MUSIC Debut from Ayanda Sunshine

Come out and join me as I debut NEW MUSIC!!! eXonda and Devils Playground two of the hottest NYC bands also performing!featuring guest performances from Rashid Amir and Lovefire!Directions:O Take R, ...
Posted by Ayanda on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:27:00 PST