Maysa Nominated for 1st Grammy in 22 Years

Story by Pricilla Clarke of Clark and Associates - Email: priscilla@clarkepr.com

This is a great story of never giving up on your dream. Soulful recording artist "Maysa" from the Baltimore & DC area, is known for working with Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan and the British group "Incognito". This year she received her 1st Grammy nomination after 22 years in the music industry as a solo artist, despite many personal challenges.

Maysa’s organic, down-home, jazzy and bluesy style is the essence of the song, "Quite Fire" Nominated in the “Best Traditional R&B Performance” category, that was inspired by Nancy Wilson, is a record from her latest and 10th album, "Blue Velvet Soul". Maysa will attend the 56th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2014.

Listen above to the Grammy Nominated Song - "Quiet Fire"

Album: Blue Velvet Soul
Website: www.Maysa.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/maysaleak

In her illustrious career, Maysa has collaborated with everyone from Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan to Incognito and Angela Bofill.

“Maysa’s voice is sublime – down-home funky one moment and elegantly jazzy the next.”- The Dallas Morning News

“…To die for…. warm, welcoming vocal tone and cool ear mesmerizers” – Philadelphia Daily News

“Maysa Leak’s sensual, rangy and enticing voice always emerges triumphant.” - Nashville City Paper

“Maysa's voice is as smooth and as rich as chocolate...its pure, perfect tone is gorgeous and caresses with a languorous sensuality."-Blues And Soul Magazine

Bio Info
Maysa Leaks, better known as Maysa, is a native and resident of Baltimore, MD, with decades of work in the music business. Including being a member of British band Incognito, doing back up for Stevie Wonder, and her own solo music.

The Jazz singer's smooth, soulful voice has led her to multiple number one albums and critical acclaim. Recently she was also nominated for Best Independent R&B/Soul Performance at the 2013 Soul Train Music Awards.

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Social Media
Website: www.Maysa.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/maysaleak
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAYSAOFFICIALLIKEPAGE
Instagram: http://instagram.com/maysaleakmusic
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/maysaleak/

Maysa's response to her Grammy Nomination:

“Receiving a Grammy nomination for the first time in my 22 year career is incredible and means the world to me, but to get it for Quiet Fire, a song from my 10th solo CD, BLUE VELVET SOUL is even more significant because I struggled to make this record so soon after the passing of my mother, Laura Leak,” states Maysa. “I truly poured my heart and soul into this record, so this is a great milestone not only in my career, but my life as well. I have been dreaming of and praying for a nomination since I was a little girl. I'm so grateful.”

The 56th annual Grammy Awards will broadcast live on CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2014. www.Grammy.com