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Ayana

Do what you love and expect nothing in return.

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Ayana Del Valle is a singer and songwriter who’s eclectic style, sparkling stage presence and soulful sound has inspired audiences around the globe. Rooted and educated in jazz, this artista puertorriqueña has performed with internationally renowned jazz musicians such as trumpeter, John Faddis, drummer, Matt Wilson, and the late Latin jazz piano prodigy, Hilton Ruiz.In July of 2006, Ayana sweapt the title of “Binghamton Idol” in the FOX affiliated, "American Idol," competition. She has been seen as well as heard on television and radio and has lit up the stages of New York City’s, Carnegie Hall three times! As a recording artist, Ayana breaks musical boundaries with her vocal ability, sharp ears, expressiveness, and ability to perform in a multitude of musical genres, all the while personalizing each song. Not only has she has written, arranged, and recorded songs in the jazz genre, but has also worked with producers and artists in genres such as R&B, pop, hip-hop, funk, rock, salsa and reggaeton. Ayana is truly one of today’s most universal artists in entertainment.“Del Valle has a sweet personality that charms the crowd…Whether she’s singing or scatting she has a knack for improvising.”-Sarah D’Esti Miller Press & Sun Bulletin

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Member Since: 2/18/2006
Band Website: ayanad.com
Band Members: Members fluctuate, however on my original piece, "Time Calls" and on "Tomame Toda," the band members are Alex Levin-keys, Darren Lipper-bass, and Eric Farber-drums.
Influences: My father & mother (Louie & Mimi Del Valle, RIP), Ella Fitzgerald, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Hector Lavoe, Ruben Blades, El Gran Combo, Celia Cruz and many other old school salseros, Michael Jackson, Lauren Hill, Marc Ronson, Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Christina Aguilera, Joni Mitchell, Amy Winehouse, Lily Allan, Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Billie Holiday, Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughn, Dinah Washington, Jimi Hendrix, NOFX, Gwen Stefani/No Doubt, Jill Scott, doo-wop, Motown, dance music new and old (not so much electronic), life and the need to express how it feels.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

IDOL or NOT...THE VERDICT!

NOT!!!!!!! Hey Everyone! I know you've all been patiently waiting in suspense for this news and I apologize for taking so long to give it to you, but I DID NOT make it to the next round of American I...
Posted by Ayana on Wed, 30 Aug 2006 01:51:00 PST

Get to know me better @ myspace.com/ayanadflower

Hey guys!So...I felt like myspace music was a little too impersonal and couldn't figure out how to change it! So I've opened a second account, as a regular myspace person, just for fun! Please ch...
Posted by Ayana on Fri, 24 Mar 2006 04:53:00 PST