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MYOSHI MARILLA

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Growing up in a musical family, Myoshi has been in love with music for as long as she can remember. Like many African American children, she started singing in the church choir at a very young age. Ballet and gymnastics classes combined with piano lessons helped nurture her natural talent. In school, she was always active in the choir and theatre arts. Myoshi got her first professional singing job while still in high school. She auditioned for and landed a featured role singing and dancing in a show at Busch Gardens theme park in Williamsburg, Virginia where she worked opposite Taye Diggs. In addition to working there for two seasons, she became lead singer for a show band based in Virginia.
Myoshi was offered the lead in a brand new show going into the Hilton International Hotel in Tokyo. The show ran for four months and Myoshi left Japan with a job offer to star in a show in Atlantic City. Myoshi, a classically trained singer, has performed alongside some of Broadway’s hottest stars. Over the years, she has performed in shows throughout the United States and abroad. She has had the pleasure of singing at a star-studded event for the King of Morocco at his palace in Marrakech, Morocco. She even got to dance with Sean Connery! She has also performed for Robert DeNiro and his wife at a party at their home. From Lake Tahoe to New Zealand and numerous places in between, Myoshi has traveled the globe doing what she loves to do - SING!
Myoshi currently lives in New York City and performs at various functions in the New York metropolitan area.

She has now added television host to her resume. Myoshi just wrapped up two seasons as the co-host of The BETJ List on the BETJ network. Myoshi, along with her co-host Maven Huffman (WWE wrestler, VH1 Surreal Life), presented a weekly two-hour countdown of the Top 10 Neo Soul and R&B hits featuring artist and celebrity interviews. There was an additional Top 10 list focusing on pop culture and lifestyle in New York City and the world. She had the opportunity to interview people such as Tyson Beckford, The Brand New Heavies, Aaron Neville, and many others. She also introduced many new musical acts in a nationwide forum for the first time. Check out her hosting reel below!

In addition to writing and performing her own music, Myoshi continues to pursue opportunities in acting and television. She has appeared in various commercials, in a featured role on the Court TV show Parco, P.I., and she can be seen in a milk promo on the Oxygen Network. She currently lives in New York City. Visit www.myoshi.com for more information and updates on the entertainer.
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Member Since: 5/30/2006
Band Website: myoshi.com
Band Members:
Me and the Fellas:

Myoshi Marilla - vocals
Kevin Louis - trumpet
Dion Tucker - trombone
Burny Pelsmajer - keys
Charmel Rogers - guitar
Nate Jones - bass
Jeremy "Bean" Clemons - drums
Josh David - bass
Jesse Fischer - keys
Barry Cooper - trombone
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“Rock, funk, jazz, and a seductive serving of soaring soul. That's the vibe of Myoshi Marilla, and that's the marvelous merge you'll experience when you check out her brilliant debut EP.
Myoshi's vocals are powerful without being overpowering, and gentle without being innocuous. Her organic production approach emphasizes musicianship and 70's-style band interplay interplay, and the combo of her top notch cats along with her dynamic song-belting chops makes for a marvelous tandem indeed.
Dig this chick. She's on the upswing, and her music will please your mind, feet, and ears.”
- Rafe Gomez, DJ/host, "The Groove Boutique" syndicated jazz mix show- Deb Hinds, Planetsoul.com /SoulTalk

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My Blog

CHEZ NOUS!

The new album is titled 'Chez Nous' and it's now available for download at CD Baby.com and iTunes! The compilation features 13 smooth soul tracks from some of the world's brightest artists! The litera...
Posted by MYOSHI MARILLA on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:49:00 PST

I’VE BEEN NOMINATED FOR TWO SOULTRACKS AWARDS!

I am so excited right now. I just found out that I've been nominated for two 2007 SoulTracks Readers Choice Awards!http://www.soultracks.com/2007_Readers_Choice_Nominee sI have been nominated in the fo...
Posted by MYOSHI MARILLA on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:38:00 PST

"LIVIN' FOR ME" LIVE VIDEO

I have to start by thanking all of you who made it out to Brooklyn for my show! The band and I received such a warm welcome and The Five Spot was packed on the 21st. Mike Hammond hosted the evening ...
Posted by MYOSHI MARILLA on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:02:00 PST

"ANGEL" ON MUSIC CHOICE!

The song "Angel" off of my EP has been programmed into The Lounge on Music Choice! All you have to do is tune into Music Choice Smooth R&B at the times below. Drop by The Lounge to find mellow rhythmi...
Posted by MYOSHI MARILLA on Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:07:00 PST

MANY THANKS & SHOW JUNE 21

I wanted to thank everyone for their opening act suggestions and offers. It's a good feeling knowing people want to share the stage with lil' ol' me! :-) For all of you who responded, I will definitel...
Posted by MYOSHI MARILLA on Tue, 22 May 2007 11:44:00 PST

Myoshi is a Lady on the Mic!

Please check out my mini interview at HHNLive.com!Fiona Bloom has a new column and she asked me to be featured in the launch of THE BLOOM BUZZ! She's always in the middle of everything and always on t...
Posted by MYOSHI MARILLA on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 07:47:00 PST

MY CD HIT .1 @ SOULTRACKS!

Thanks for your votes and purchases! Myoshi: The EP has not only been voted into Soul Tracks Top 10 but I made a grand entrance at #1!When you get a chance, please stop by Soul Tracks and continue to ...
Posted by MYOSHI MARILLA on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 09:51:00 PST

LISTEN TO ME ON SOULTALK!

My SoulTalk interview with Deb Hinds aired live on March 17th! If you didn't catch it then, you can catch it now. Deb really got me talking. I told her I hope I didn't run my mouth TOO much! I hope yo...
Posted by MYOSHI MARILLA on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:01:00 PST

THANK YOU ALL FOR A GREAT LISTENING PARTY!!

Many MANY thanks to everyone who came out to my listening party at Vanels March 20th! It was a fun time. It was a packed house and amazing energy. I shared the evening with the phenomenal June April....
Posted by MYOSHI MARILLA on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 02:28:00 PST

PERFORMANCE SPOTS ANYONE??

Hello Y'all,I'm in the process of scoping out some spots for live performances (FINALLY)! I'm looking in the NY area first but I'm open to suggestions elsewhere. If you have some place you'd like to s...
Posted by MYOSHI MARILLA on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:30:00 PST