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Hope Waits

Hope Waits possesses that rare talent that is born of challenge, pain, and heart. Her story eerily parallels those of many of the great soul and blues singers whose essence she reflects. Hope grew up in the Deep South - Monroe, Louisiana to be exact. She was the 7th of 12 children born to an alcoholic father and spent her childhood moving from place to place, often with no food for Hope and her siblings. She grew up singing in church and was discouraged by her overprotective mother. Her passion stayed locked deep inside during Hope’s teen years. After her mother was murdered, Hope - at age 21 - began to explore her birthright and also began to sing again. Chance brought Hope into Chessvolt Studios in the spring of 2006

Hope Waits' Debut Album Available July 26 on Spann Records

July 26, 2011

Introducing Hope Waits—the debut release from enigmatic singer/songwriter Hope Waits—was released digitally July 26th on Spann Records. The debut recording from the Louisiana native brews up a sonic gumbo that will satisfy audiences' appetites for impassioned and beautifully handcrafted jazz-tinged blues music. In addition to the physical album's 12 tracks produced by Peter Malick (Norah Jones), ...

Putumayo Presents: Women of Jazz

By Hope Waits

Label: Putumayo World Music
Released: 2008

I'll Be Satisfied

Featuring the music of Hope Waits
Duration: 2:58
November 22, 2008