Andriah Vocalist

By Jucel Balaoag on 10/03/2025

Solo Singer and Songwriter Specialising in Jazz

Andriah is a singer-songwriter from the East End of London. Her love for music began when she first saw Michael Jackson dancing his iconic moonwalk on the Motown 25 reunion show in 1985, when she was 5. This led to attending a weekend stage school and participating in "Bugsy Malone" at the Old Half Moon Theatre, Stepney, at the age of 10.

From Prince to Whitney Houston, her love for soul and R&B music grew, which took her to New York City, where she studied and perfected her musical craft working with the "Mama Foundation for the Arts" on the famous 125th Street Harlem. This Gospel school was created by the "Mama I Want to Sing" creators, who toured on and off Broadway and West End London.

After 4 years in New York, Andriah moved back to London. She has worked and shared a stage with established artists.

Andriah'S Notable Performances & Collaborations:

Supported R&B group H-Town at their London show in 1997.
Opened for Alexander O'Neal.
Mentored by Nona Hendryx of LaBelle (Lady Marmalade).
Member of The London Community Gospel Choir, performing alongside Madonna.
Performed at Aretha Franklin's induction into the London Music Hall of Fame at Alexandra Palace in 2005, accompanied by Jamie Cullum and Leela James.
As a signed artist, shared the stage with Mica Paris and Kelly Rowland at the official Obama Inauguration event at the Intercontinental Hotel in London in 2009.

Andriah was a backing singer for Shola Ama for two years after leaving her record deal. She joined the Ck Gospel Choir, where she travelled internationally, performing for festivals, weddings, and on TV shows such as Harry Hill's show, The last leg, and X Factor's Andrea Faustini's music video in 2015. Andrea was also a backing singer for Sir Lenny Henry in his blues band from 2018 to 2019.

Andriah has been performing songs she has written from her "Beautiful Collateral" collection for the last three years. She is also a BA (Hons) in Music and is completing her MA Vocal Studies degree at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, where she also works and delivers regular vocal Masterclasses and Workshops.

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