
ABOUT
Soulfulness is nearly impossible to describe yet unmistakable when truly felt. 22 year old songstress, avangelia embodies it, with all of the nuances pain and bliss wrapped up in the concept. She fuses her influences of RnB, Jazz, Folk, Rock and Blues to create her definition of Neo Soul; “a combination of everything that gives you a visceral feeling, no matter the roots” With a grounding in Jazz and Classical training at the “FAME” LaGuardia High School for Performing Arts, she sustains an affinity for lush harmony and cinematic arrangements. Her live band is a group of her high school/college friends. She finds strength in her Brooklyn community, hosting house parties and creating DIY bills to support her musician circle. In December of 2022, she released her second single, “303” that features percussionist, Ralph Johnson, founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire who was taken with her first single, “Wildflower.” To start 2024 with a healing message, she released 9 minute piece, “Gold (Feel It All) co-written with bassist, Ean Valte hinting at the new sound her and her crew have created. She is currently featured on NPR Music’s 2024 Top Shelf for her Tiny Desk Submission, “Breathin.” Her debut album is expected to release in fall 2024.