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Member Since: 1/8/2006
Band Website: spaces.msn.com/members/RobertLABall/
Band Members: Robert L. A. Ball, singer, songwriter, vocal coach and artist.
Robert began singing officially at the age of 7, though his family would argue since birth. His formal training began as a part of the Claude Watson Arts Program as a Visual Arts Major with both Vocal Music and Dance electives, he has since developed his skills privately as well as at Toronto’s Humber College.In 1999 Robert joined Vessels Of Honour Gospel Choir, a beloved group of young people who’s efforts went far beyond choral singing!
From outreach with shelters to annual sold out productions, studio sessions and local touring. The seven years spend with ’Vessel’ as they where affectionately called, where very much formative and the foundation for Robert to be able to launch out on his own.In the last 6yrs Robert has traveled the US, Canada, the Carribean and Mexico. He’s traveled as a seasoned background vocalist, soloist, choir/group singer, studio session singer and most recently featured vocalist in the Broadway style production shows with Royal Caribbean International.Robert has had the opportunity to sing with and provide background vocals for such artists as; Patricia Shirley, Pastor Richard Brown, Lori Nuic, Sharon Jackman, Londa Larmond, Toronto Mass Choir, Freedom 2 Worship & In Essence. As well as internationally renowned artist; Kim Burrell & Grammy Award winner Joshua Nelson.He has also shared the stage with the likes of Mary Mary, Tonex, Ray Robinson, Gary Beals, Keisha Chante, Shawn Desmond, Divine Brown, Melanie Durrant, Fred Hammond, Ricky Dillard, CeCe Winans, Stephen Heard, Isreal Haughton, Karen Clark-Sheard, Kierra Kiki Sheard, Sharon Riley & Faith Chorale, Sean Simmonds and many more.Currently the Artistic Director at Revelation Performing Arts Studio in Brooklyn New York, Robert Continues to travel, teach, record and minister... he has dedicated his gifting and abilities to fulfilling his purpose here on earth to share Gods message of love, hope, peace and blessing!
Influences: GOD, Rachelle Ferrell, Nat King Cole, JILL SCOTT, Kim Burrell, Luther Vandross, Tonex, Karen Clark-Sheard and anything Clark, Ella Fitzgearald, Troy Bright, Keith Green, Bob Marley, Daryl Coley, John Legend, Boys 2 Men, Ani Defrenco, Third Day, Frank Senatra, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Sara MaLachlan, Donnie Hathaway and many more...
Sounds Like: "Secret Place" - Live @ Solomons Porch Cafe (Brooklyn, NY)"Can't U See" - Live at Solomons Porch Cafe (Brooklyn, NY)Jef Kearns Band (on Flute) and (me) Robert Ball on ad lib vocals - Trane Studio (Toronto, ON, CA)Originally performed by Rachelle Ferrell on Tyler Perry's family Reunion sound track - Billies Black (Harlem, NY)This is an original that I wrote that I plan to be a musical/play! - Billies Black (Harlem, NY)For booking contact:[email protected] modeling enquiries:SHOK Models @ 416.925.5122
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