If you like the raw funky experience of Shayna Steele’s debut album but missed some additional info on her website, then here’s your chance to learn more about Shayna with this interview with jazz-not-jazz.
Q: Please tell me something about yourself and your musical background. Which musicians were and are influential for you?
Shayna Steele: I was born into an Air Force family and lived in several places, Ramstein being my favorite. I lived there for 7 years and it was the time of my life. I then moved to Biloxi, Mississippi with 2 sisters and parents. As far as musical influences, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson were probably my favorites.
Q: How would you describe your music to someone who haven’t heard of Shayna Steele before?
Shayna Steele: Chaka Khan meets Jill Scott meets Stevie Wonder meets Aretha Franklin.
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