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RAJA

About Me

Originally from Buffalo, Raja now makes her home in the Western Addition of San Francisco. Under the tutelage of Dr. Helen Dilworth and Judy Hubbell of City College of San Francisco and with the mentoring of Jim Larkin, she is developing a unique style all her own, hugging notes and rounding out phrases with dynamic ease. Her developing style has been described at "sultry and intimate".She has performed with artists such as David Hardiman Jr., the Herbert Mims, Jr. Quartet, Bill Bell, (The Jazz Professor), the San Francisco All Stars, Maestro Curtis. and Jaye' Richardson.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 15/07/2006
Influences: Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen Mc Rae, Nancy Wilson, Cassandra Wilson, Sarah Vaughn, Billy Holiday, Nnenna Freelon, Shirley Horn, Texas Twister, Lady Memphis, Billy Poole, Etta Jones, Denise Perrier, Mary Stallings.
Sounds Like: Some say they hear Ella, Other's say Sarah, I have even been told Mary Stallings. You listen, decide and then please write a comment in the comment section. Much Luv.....AVAILABLE FOR HIRE....
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Raja Rahim Interview pt 1 H 264 800Kbps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4-gSFXRX-M
Posted by on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:16:00 GMT

Raja Rahim AfroSolo TV Interview part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FWBTV-wge8
Posted by on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:13:00 GMT

Check out this event: Oakland Bayarea Community Chorus

Hosted By:Oakland Bayarea Community ChorusWhen:Sunday, March 15, 2009Where:Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church2808 Lakeshore AveOakland94610Description:Ireally enjoy being apart of this group. I hope ...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:58:00 GMT

Check out this event: Oakland Bayarea Community Chorus

Hosted By:William "Bill" Bell DirectorWhen:Sunday, March 15, 2009Where:Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church2808 Lakeshore AveOakland94610Description:4:00PM - Sing into Spring concert with the Oakland B...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:21:00 GMT

Muslim Leader W.D. Mohammed Dies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSQfY2jwIck
Posted by on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:53:00 GMT

Sunday was a wonderful day

Hi, On Sunday I was in  East Oaklnd at a Jam Session.  This was the 7th year and after missing afew years it was great seeing how it has grown. There was plenty of food, this year a sta...
Posted by on Tue, 27 May 2008 10:55:00 GMT

San Antonio Jazz Scene

Hi I am in San Antonio, Tx visting my brother and his wife.  Since my arrivial it has been really great hanging out here and hitting the jazz scence.  Musicians have been really great allow...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:58:00 GMT

TAOLB 2008 12th Annual Bay Area Black Artist Exhibit

Check Out this EventHosted By: April Watkins and Zanaib NiaWhen: Saturday Mar 01Sunday Mar 2, 2008 11:00 PM to 5:00 pmWhere: The Art of Living Center 2905 Shattuck AvenueBerkeley, CA 94705United State...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:13:00 GMT

Business Startup

Hello, I recently started a Coffee Mail Order Business. I am very excited with this business.  My goal is to work this business so that I can have more time for the music.  Please visi...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:47:00 GMT

Check out this event: Winter Jazz Concert

Hosted By: Jennifer Willis..Herbert Mims Jr.When: Thursday Dec 06, 2007 at 7:00 PMWhere: Alameda College555 Ralph Appezato Memorial Parkway, Student LoungAlameda, CA, CA 94501United StatesDescription...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:51:00 GMT