Oya
R&B Vocalist in Los Angeles, CA
Why hire Oya?
Takes you back with old school to new school singing R&B, Soul, Blues, Jazz, Classic Rock, Reggae, Adult Contemporary, and Gospel. Oya sings as a soloist with instrumental tracks, or as a duo, trio, & with full band.
Oya travels all over the nation and has bands and musicians already located in many cities/states including: California (From the Bay, Los Angeles to San Diego)-Las Vegas, NV -Chicago, IL -Atlanta, GA -Alabama -Virginia
Along with singing and performing, Oya has a B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Spiritual Psychology. Oya has her own practice where she works with people to manifest their dreams and bring peace into their personal lives, relationships, careers and homes.
Summer winery wedding in Napa
From start to finish, Oya & her band were spectacularly accommodating & flexible. Her dynamic, positive, amazing energy and admirable professionalism are matched only by her incredible talent. With a musical range & ease most musicians would give their left kidney for, Oya customized songs for us, was able to span a full range of genres with great facility, and even threw in a few delightful surprises on our wedding day: My husband is from New Zealand, and Oya went above and beyond, charting & performing a few special songs from my new hubby's favorite local Auckland band-the treat of the night for all his friends from Down Under! In two words: Oya is simply amazing! -- Holly H, Napa, CA, 8/22/2010
Hired by: Holly H.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: August 22nd, 2010
Event: Wedding Reception in Napa, California
Services provided: Wedding Band, Wedding Singer
Amazing singer, but also a true entertainer
Amazing singer, but also a true entertainer
Oya is amazing. She agreed on short notice to perform for the 50th anniversary of my parents' wedding. She is not just an accomplished singer, but also professional. She can read an audience, engage a crowd and get people swaying, clapping and dancing. Her voice and range is phenomenal. She is a consummate entertainer and exceeded all of my expectations. She struck just the right tone and made a special day very memorable
Hired by: marc n.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: October 20th, 2012
Event: Anniversary Party in Alhambra, California
Services provided: R&B Vocalist
About
Oya works with musicians and bands all over the nation for your event in your city including the following: California (including Bay Area), Las Vegas, Nevada, Georgia, Alabama, Chicago, Virginia to Jamaica
For over a decade, making peoples dreams come true served as the staple of Oya's professional and artistic career. Her creative career has spanned the stage and the CEO chair yet her life' s work encompasses much more, and in these works she brings together the totality of her keen knowledge and the vitality of her healing heart. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Masters degree in Spiritual Psychology and continuing education in Holistic Health and Music, Oya merges her multidimensional success with an even greater love for inspiring victory in others. As a life coach, she promotes healthy living for the mind, body and soul. As a singer, writer, speaker and actress she inspires, heals and raises the vibrations through the frequency of art and music.
Oya is gifted in many areas however music is her first love. Oya began to sing with her Father in church at 3 years old and today she continues to brings the spirit everywhere she goes. As an artist she has a commitment to highlight the grit and glory of both loving and living and utilizes her voice to connect with people all over the world. She embodies a musical integrity that stretches vocal flexibility to new lengths. "Music is a movement. It is the flow and breath of life born of rhythmic and melodic essence and much like our spirit imbued with infinite possibilities. My intention is to give and receive spirit's abundance and grace as I am helping raise the vibration of those that I encounter by sharing my voice."
As a new dimension of talent Oya has already showcased her star power on stage with such prominent artist’s as Howard Hewett, Preston Glass (also on his new UK and USA release "Music as Medicine" and writing and singing on hits such as, “Got What You Want” featuring Bambino Brown and Reggae/Dancehall artist, Red Rat’s, “Give it Away” and “Keep your head up high”. Oya is currently working on her solo album to be released in the Fall of 2011.
Influences
My Father, Whitney Houston, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Mahalia Jackson, Yolanda Adams, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Etta James, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, BB King, Celine Dion, Patti Labelle, Mariah Carey, Bob Marley, Audra McDonald, Teena Marie and Prince :)
Performance Schedule
Past Booked Dates:
09-23-2010 — R&B, Soul, Gospel Blues and Jazz Concert - Hollywood, CA
09-04-2010 — Private Party - Costa Mesa, CA - 5PM
08-22-2010 — Private Event - Napa, CA - 5PM
06-18-2010 — Cocktail Reception - Alhambra, CA - 12PM
06-06-2010 — Gospel Play - Stockton, CA - More info and Showtimes TBA
05-29-2010 — Wedding Reception - Palos Verdes, CA
05-29-2010 — Wedding Reception - Marina del Rey, CA - 5PM
05-28-2010 — Private Party - Long Beach, CA - 6PM
05-15-2010 — Wedding Reception - Beverly Hills, CA - 5PM
05-01-2010 — Hotel Special Event - Las Vegas, NV
04-24-2010 — Wedding - Orange, CA - 3PM
04-03-2010 — Private Party 7PM - Los Angeles, CA
03-27-2010 — Los Angeles District Community Event - Los Angeles, CA -12PM
03-20-2010 — R&B, Jazz and Soul Cocktail Party - Mission Viejo, Cao
03-17-2010 — St. Patrick's Day Show - Van Nuys, CA
02-26-2010 — Dinner Show - Van Nuys, CA
02-16-2010 — Black History Month Event - Los Angeles, CA
02-13-2010 — Edutainment Concert- Chronology of American Black Music - Chicago, IL
02-05-2010 — Edutainment Concert- Chronology of American Black Music -Los Angeles, CA
01-30-2010 — Special Event - Los Angeles, CA
01-10-2010 — Wedding - Yorba Linda, CA
01-09-2010 — R&B, Soul, Gospel Blues and Jazz Concert - Los Angeles, CA
12-23-2009 — Holiday Event - Hollywood, CA
12-19-2009 — Wedding Reception - Newport Beach, CA
12-15-2009 — Holiday Event - Los Angeles, CA
12-13-2009 — Private Event - San Diego, CA
12-12-2009 — Private Event - San Diego, CA
11-21-2009 — Wedding Reception - South Pasadena, CA
11-20-2009 — Special Event - Los Angeles, CA
11-15-2009 — Art & Music Festival - Philadelphia, PA
11-14-2009 — Gospel Inspirational Concert - Singing/Motivational Speaking - Detroit, Michigan
10-31-2009 — Breast Cancer Network - Los Angeles, CA
10-28-2009 — Women's Prison Workshop - Fresno, CA
10-27-2009 — Women's Prison Workshop - Fresno, CA
10-26-2009 — Women's Prison Workshop - Fresno, CA
10-25-2009 — Women's Prison Workshop - Fresno, CA
10-17-2009 — Fundraiser - Chicago, IL
10-04-2009 — Gospel Play - Stockton, CA
10-01-2009 — Black Tie Gala - Auburn University, Alabama
09-27-2009 — Production - Atlanta, GA
09-26-2009 — Cocktail Party - Milwaukee, WI
09-19-2009 — Los Angeles Playhouse - Los Angeles
09-18-2009 — Wedding - Santa Barbara, CA
09-17-2009 — Corporate Event -San Francisco, CA
09-06-2009 — Wedding - San Pedro, CA
08-20-2009 — Private Event - Fontana, CA
08-16-2009 — Workshop - Dallas, TX
08-15-2009 — Workshop - Dallas, TX
08-14-2009 — Workshop - Dallas, TX
08-13-2009 — Workshop - Dallas, TX
07-17-2009 — Retirement Party - San Bernardino, CA
07-14-2009 — Private Party - Los Angeles, CA
07-11-2009 — Memorial Service - Garden Grove, CA
06-21-2009 — Father's Day Brunch - Los Angeles, CA
05-24-2009 — Wedding - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
05-23-2009 — Birthday Party - San Diego, CA
05-10-2009 — Mother's Day Party - Gardena, CA
05-09-2009 — Mother's Day Event - Los Angeles, CA
04-25-2009 — Wedding - Huntington Beach, CA
03-01-2009 — Gospel Stage Play - North Charleston, SC
02-28-2009 — Gospel Stage Play - Columbia, South Carolina
02-27-2009 — Gospel Stage Play - Columbia, South Carolina
01-15-2009 — Music Convention - Anaheim, CA
01-09-2009 — Corporate Event - Los Angeles, CA
12-20-2008 — Christmas Corporate Event - Laguna Woods
12-14-2008 — Christmastime at the Cotton Club - Los Angeles, CA
11-01-2008 — Wedding - Costa Mesa, CA
10-19-2008 — Wedding - Manhattan Beach
Experience
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Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Casino, Church Service, Club/Nightclub, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Dinner Dance, Festival, Fundraiser, Graduation, Grand Opening, Hotel, Launch Party, Private Party, Prom, Religious Celebration, Restaurant, Sporting Event, Studio Session, Trade Show, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception
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