Austin Ellis
- Nashville, TN
- Singing Guitarist
- 261 Verified Bookings
Michael T. said “Besides being a fantastic singer and musician, Austin related well to the audience and captivated all. We went into this event hoping our guests would…”
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Akia Uwanda offers solo and full band services in the musical genres of jazz, smooth jazz, soul/neosoul, r&b and gospel. She is also skilled in acting, modeling, and production of commercial jingles, voiceovers, scores for film, tv, and movies. She opened for the Earth Wind & Fire in October 2009, sung in the nationally renowned negro spiritial Great Day Chorale, and regularly at Casa Monica in St. Augustine, FL. Akia performed Lift Every Voice and Sing for the Jacksonville Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce before an audience of thousands. Akia has played several equity and non-equity lead roles in musical theatre productions.
Akia Uwanda is amazing..my wedding guest enjoyed her singing..thanks Gigsalad I found her .,
Price Range: $250 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Short Bio
Raised as an only child in Jacksonville, Florida, “Akia Uwanda” McDaniel wears several hats in the entertainment and business industries. She is a Singer, Recording Artist, Actress, TV/Music Producer, Creative Director, Event Producer, Serial Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Humanitarian, and Philanthropist. She has opened up for performers such as Earth, Wind and Fire and Avery Sunshine, and has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Ledisi, Gregory Porter and Kamasi Washington. She often performs at music festivals nationally including the JAX Jazz Festival and served as an Emcee as well. Akia is the 2023 Music Excellence Image Awards Winner. Her vocal ability and experiences have granted her the opportunity to wow audiences nationally and internationally. For more info, visit (link hidden).
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November 06, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Wedding Reception |
December 06, 2020 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Worship Service |
August 16, 2018 • 8:00pm - 8:15pm | Surprise |
I bring all sound needed if not provided
Michael T. said “Besides being a fantastic singer and musician, Austin related well to the audience and captivated all. We went into this event hoping our guests would…”
Kimberly K. said “Yesterday we had Ace play our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and he was just so incredibly talented and accommodating- we are still having guests…”
Jill K. said “I hired Selkii to perform at a summer networking event and she was fantastic! Everyone was raving about how great she was. Would highly recommend booking…”
Singer, Songwriter