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Melani remembers singing as young as 3 years of age. At the age of 11 she organized a family singing group who would create recordings in her self-made studio. She is from a long line of singers and musicians. Like many others, she began her endeavors in the church. She got a name for the voice of her high school, there she did several shows and programs and also wrote the class song. Melani made a first real public appearance before an audience of over 10,000 people for a statewide competition where she won several prizes at the age of 14.
She continued her endeavors at Morgan State University, where she studied under the late Dr. Nathan Carter. Her musical journey has brought her to share the stage with and before many audiences including, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Michael Jordan, Jester Hairston, "Hannibal" Peterson, and the late Coretta Scott King. One of her most prized accomplishments was her opportunity to do pit singing with a group of 5 singers for the world renowned Alvin Ailey Dancers' "Revelations". She also has performed the national anthem for the National Baseball All-Star game alongside James Earl Jones.
Melani has been a featured vocalist/actress for jo Farley Productions, where she has performed in several gospel plays. She has also written an directed plays for local youth groups. She has been a house singer for Shekinah's Place, a gospel night club. She has lead praise and worship for several churches to include New Beginning, Trailblazers ICC, Rock City Church. She has also been a part of several gospel groups as a vocalists and/or songwriter. Melani currently has developed her own band and singers, Judah 1st, for whom she writes and coordinates contemporary christian pop music.
Melani contributes much of her new age appeal to producer, Larry Summerville, Jr. She shares her lively sound to audiences of a wide range of religious, origins and races. Her new age appeal has caused her to capture the heart of youth from different backgrounds and people of all ages.

Screen name:

MELANI JACKSON

Member since:

Feb 13 2012

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

3

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Age:

39 years

Influences

Celine Dion, CeCe Winans, Jill scott

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