Maya Azucena

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

· GRAMMY certificate for collaboration with Stephen Marley on Mind Control, Best Reggae Album



· 40 UNDER FORTY Achievement Award: The Network Journal’s 13th Annual list (outstanding business, leadership, and community service)



· Best Female Vocal: ABC Radio Network’s Fame Games EFFIGY Awards



· Best Female Vocalist nominee: Soul Tracks Readers Choice Awards



· Album of the Year nominee: Soul Tracks Readers Choice Awards



· Best Live Performer of the Year: Agape Indie Soul Awards



· Best Alternative Artist of the Year: AllHipHop.com



BIOGRAPHY 2010:

Some people are born with jaw-dropping talent, some born with a burning will to succeed, and some born with a spirit to help those in need. Then there is multiple award-winning singer Maya Azucena, a vocalist so richly talented that she’s brought audiences to their feet all over the world. Driven by an entrepreneur’s spirit, she’s released her own music and toured the planet, all on her own. And, Maya's a humanitarian who consistently uses these gifts to help make life better for those around her.



An electric performer with commanding stage presence and passionate delivery; Maya’s concerts are often described as “spiritual” and “riveting.” Her music sounds like a cutting-edge version of Aretha Franklin mixed with the fire of Lauryn Hill and the songwriting talent of classic Stevie Wonder. The Chinese press summed it up by saying “Ms Azucena has the power to ‘penetrate blocks’ and to touch people from different cultural backgrounds.”



Maya is a true 21st Century success story. Rising from the streets of Brooklyn, her talent took her to the LaGuardia School of Performing Arts (the "Fame" school). Later she formed a band and started honing her performance skills all over the U.S. Maya’s 2nd show found her performing in front of 8,000 people in Brooklyn. Shortly thereafter, she released her debut CD "Maya Who?!" independently, selling it at shows and from her website. It was this direct connection with fans that led to much of her success and growth as a businesswoman.



Maya’s collaborations have also helped propel her career. Her collaboration with Stephen Marley for the Grammy winning 'Mind Control' spawned several more works-in-progress between the two. Maya’s work with Croatian superstar Gibonni garnered two Porin Awards (Croatia's version of a Grammy Award); and her work with Italian superstar DJ Jad afforded Maya the opportunity to perform on MTV in front of millions. The list goes on.



Most importantly, Maya Azucena believes that music is a tool for healing and activism. She sang in Washington DC at the Save Darfur Rally along with politicians and celebrities such as Barack Obama and George Clooney. Maya and Emmy-winning director Lisa Russell co-founded MDGFive.com, a multi-media website for maternal health awareness. Through this collaboration she was invited to perform at Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s exclusive “Every Woman, Every Child” event at the United Nation’s 2010 MDG Summit. Maya earned a Proclamation from the House of Representatives and won The Network Journal’s prestigious “Top 40 Under 40” Award for her exemplary community work and business acumen. Maya consistently works as a Cultural Ambassador representing the U.S. and performed in countries as varied as Sri Lanka, Honduras, and Myanmar.



Ms. Azucena is in the final stages of completing her newest CD titled “Cry Love”. Musically, it is an energetic, lyrical mix of Azucena’s distinctive blend of raw soul. Initial listens by a major record label executive, as well as by editor-in-chief of a national music magazine, have inspired the use of the word “classic.”

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PRESS QUOTES:

“…storytelling lyrics and soulful, soaring vocals.” – Billboard Magazine



“.like Chaka Khan and Roberta Flack.” – NY Post



“.soul superstar in the making” – SoulTracks.com (World’s 1 soul website)



“.a remarkable new singer” – Recording Magazine



“.voice is so sensuous and sultry.with inspirational themes.” – Washington Post



“Armed with a powerfully compelling voice.” – Village Voice



“The Best Pipes at SXSW” – Austin Chronicle



MAYA AZUCENA BAND “has the power to ‘penetrate blocks’ and to touch people from different cultural backgrounds.” - Chinese newspaper, April 2008