Limbo (Original Song/Example of forefront entertainment)
Freedom (Original Song/Example of forefront entertainment)
You’ve Got A Friend (Cover/Example of background entertainment)
At Last (corporate event cover)
Ironic (Cover//Example of background entertainment)
Photo by Michael Baumann
Sofar Sounds NYC by Derek French
Had the honor of debuting at Afropunk Festival 2018 in Brooklyn
Chanese offers three types of sets:
1. Background Ambience Set: Guests are not watching the performance. They are eating or talking amongst themselves while Chanese plays covers.
* Recommended for receptions and cocktail hours
2. Forefront Cover Set: Guests are watching the performance. You may make requests. These performances are interactive and charged by the half half hour.
*recommended for interactive events
3. Forefront Hybrid Set: Guests are watching Chanese’s performance of high energy original music and crowd favorite covers. (10 - 30min max)
* Recommend for concerts, and showcases.
** Cover list provided upon booking
** Backing band is available upon request
10 reviews
Katie K.
May 3, 2024Chanese was incredible in every way!!! I booked Chanese for a corporate event after a friend heard her sing and raved about her. Her professionalism and communication throughout the booking and planning process was elite. But the actual performance blew our minds!! She had the dance floor packed at our corporate event, which I never expected, and guests were utterly impressed with her talents. Would and will book Chanese again in a heartbeat.
Hired as: One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
Jakub G.
August 16, 2023Chanese played at my buddy's proposal in Central. She was easy to communicate with, in time and all around improved the occasion. Chanese is a beautiful person and a very talented artist. She even put an extra effort into learning a new song, which was a wish of my friend. Her singing and playing is not only pleasant to listen but she has also a feeling for the environment/vibes around her and she can match it perfectly. I would hire Chanese again.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Chanese Elifé
Jakub thank you so very much again for booking me and also for your very kind review! It was truly an honor to celebrate with you and your friends on such a special occasion. It was so lovely meeting you all!
Wishing you and yours all of the best,
Chanese
Latoya B.
June 11, 2023Chanese gave a fantastic performance and worked with me to create a memorable performance for my family.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Chanese Elifé
Thank you so much again for having me Latoya. It was so lovely meeting you and celebrating with your beautiful family!
Carlos M.
May 7, 2023Chanese was fantastic from start to finish and truly made our evening celebration special. She has an amazing voice and musicality when she performs and put together a great set.
Throughout the evening, multiple guests came up to share their compliments. She brought an amazing energy to the evening and I cannot recommend her enough!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Chanese Elifé
Carlos,
Thank you so much again for having me and for this beautiful review! It was such an honor and pleasure to celebrate with you and your wonderful loved-ones.
Wishing you two only the best!
With gratitude,
Chanese
Carla L.
January 30, 2023My family and I love Chanese. She was very professional. I will definitely book her again. Thank you for making my sister's birthday memorable.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Price range: $250 - $2,500
You can expect an incomparable live experience with a 20 year veteran. Chanese has mastered the art of the quick set-up and is brilliant at “reading the room.” You and your guests will be at ease in the good hands of an expert entertainer who loves what she does and loves people.
Harlem, NYC’s One-Woman-Band, Chanese Elifé, is a vocal powerhouse, songwriter and producer who plays more than 50 musical instruments. As an avid meditator she has developed her own unique brand of music fusing healing frequency tunings and various pop genres. Chanese has performed at The Sydney Opera House, AFROPUNK Festival and Little Island NYC. She is available to perform short sets of her original music at concerts or covers (by the hour) at corporate events. Chanese can provide her full 40s-2000s cover repertoire upon request after booking.
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