New York based Miriam Waks is an incredibly gifted and versatile vocalist/performer/songwriter who sings in 17 languages and an array of styles including: jazz, blues, pop/Top40, cabaret, rock, broadway, electronica, comedy. She is able to cater to practically any kind of event whether it be weddings, parties, corporate events, concerts, and can also act as MC/host.
Miriam has performed at venues and residencies across the globe including New York, Buenos Aires, France, Cuba, Edinburgh, London, Italy, Brussels, India, Macau, Hong Kong & Australia.
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Languages: English, Italian, Spanish
Miriam is a consummate professional with an easygoing and vibrant personality. She seeks to make every performance/event a special experience and works closely with the client to make sure their expectations are exceeded. Her versatility and the high quality musicianship of her band (anything from duo to big band) ensures any repertoire requests can usually be accommodated.
New York based Miriam Waks made her performing debut at the tender age of 10 singing solo at the Sydney Opera House. Since that time she has developed into a highly original artist and vibrant performer who sings in 17 languages and a plethora of musical styles. She has performed at venues and residencies across the globe including New York, Buenos Aires, France, Cuba, Edinburgh, London, Italy, Brussels, India, Macau, Hong Kong & Australia.
2018 saw Miriam release her first originals album, Tales from a Room. Recorded in Nashville and New York, Tales from a Room features 11 songs penned by Miriam, marking her transition from song-interpreter to song-writer. In this album, Miriam traverses a wide range of musical and thematic landscapes including re-interpreting the feminist writings of Virginia Woolf, assuming the mythical identity of Achille’s lover Patroclus, and playfully poking fun at her own “whiteness”.
Miriam's other original music projects including experimental electronic music duo Metabards whose debut EP was described by the Huffington Post as "Full of mystique, potent soundscapes, and.. profound lyricism, (they) have tapped into a sonic spirituality that travels beyond the confines of stereotypical electronic music." Miriam’s comedic abilities are on full display through her alter-ego Mimi LaRue, whose satirical songs and music video performances have gained rave reviews and a YouTube troll.
Miriam was featured vocalist & MC with Cuban modern dance company Danza Del Caribe (Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2015 Full Season) with whom she performed the iconic Cuban dance piece Sulkary (sung in Yoruba). She is a MO and ACE Award nominee and was a recipient of the TDP Bound for Broadway Scholarship.
Miriam performs with various outfits in NYC and is thankful to live in a place that nurtures the creative passion of so many artists.
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