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Elsa Raven

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About Me

Don’t you just hate these “tell the world about yourself” type doodads!!?!! Well… anyway, here’s the lowdown:
Elsa is a classically trained singer that hails from good ole B’more, MD. She has been a part of the New York music scene for over 13 years. Elsa’s career has taken her all over the world including Tokyo, Morocco, Rome, Spain and Hawaii. She performs in New York establishments such as The Waldorf Astoria, The Rainbow Room, other Cipriani venues and a host of other renowned places on a regular basis for various private engagements. Elsa has also been a background vocalist for artists such as Gloria Gaynor, Phyllis Hyman, Michael Bolton, Jocelyn Brown and Roy Ayers. Elsa is a sought after talent on many industrial productions, including shows for Merck, Schering Plough and Allergan. In addition, she was chosen to be the voice of the Baltimore MTA bus and subway lines.
Over the years, Elsa has appeared on a number of recordings, both as Elsa Raven and Elsa Cornish. Here are just a few:
“If You Still Believe”, as Elsa Raven on The Legend of Dragoon Soundtrack, Sony Records Japan, written and produced by Dennis Martin
Lead and ad lib vocals on numerous albums by HipBone Records including: Fly Away, You Are the Future, Revisionaries Love Life, Open Door "So Close To Beautiful", N'Dshea City Got Soul, Open Door Lights and many many more
“Never Letting Go”, as Elsa Raven on Dance with Angels Compilation CD for Aids Charity, Centaur Music; CD includes artists such as Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Sting and Janet Jackson
“In the Rain”, as Elsa Raven Adove Records
Background vocals on: Phyllis Hyman, I Refuse To Be Lonely, Philadelphia International/ Jocelyn Enriquez, Tommy Boy Records/ “This Is My World”, B-Charme, Tabloid Records/ Tribute To Jimi Hendrix: Return of the Gypsy, P-Vine Records
Original CD project as X is X, Concrete Reality, El Gonzo Records
As a final note, Elsa hopes to continue growing as a vocalist, performer and songwriter. She is currently working on a new original project all her own….stay tuned…
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Member Since: 3/16/2006
Band Members: Elsa Cornish aka Elsa Raven aka Raven- all vocals/ flute
Influences: Etta James, Angela Bofill, Phyllis Hyman, Patrice Rushen, Denise Williams, Sarah Vaughn, Seal,Prince, Sting, Radiohead, India.Arie, Meshell Ndegeocello, Jill Scott, Rachelle Ferelle, Sade, Les Nubians, Nick Drake, Nirvana, Leotyne Price, and many many others
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