A native Washingtonian, vocalist Akua Allrich's music flows with a free, natural energy as engaging as her equally ingenuous personality. Although she graduated from Howard University's music department roughly a decade ago, Allrich has only recently thrown herself into forging a musical career. She originally opted not to pursue a singing career and turned instead to the challenges of raising a family and teaching in a private school. In the past few years, however, Allrich has returned to the stage to sing jazz vocals, much to the pleasure of Washington, DC audiences.
All About Jazz contributor Franz A. Matzner, spoke with Allrich about her upbringing with the Ghanaian Akan tradition, and her self-produced debut, A Peace of Mine, released earlier this year.
Check out Akua Allrich: Washington Rising, published today at All About Jazz!
All About Jazz contributor Franz A. Matzner, spoke with Allrich about her upbringing with the Ghanaian Akan tradition, and her self-produced debut, A Peace of Mine, released earlier this year.
Check out Akua Allrich: Washington Rising, published today at All About Jazz!
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