Born with an ethereal voice that transcends space and time, 23 year old singer-songwriter Valencia Robinson is one of those rare talents that emerge once in a lifetime to leave a lasting impression in this world. This self-proclaimed "preacher's kid" from Memphis, Tennessee much like her predecessors before her, attributes her entire musical foundation to her firmly planted roots in the southern Baptist church.

Singing since the age of 5, Valencia as she prefers to be called, possesses the distinct ability of infusing heartfelt and sincere emotions into every cadence, nuance and breath of her phenomenal voice. She sums up her emotive style best, "heartache and pain have been my greatest inspiration, but the origin of it all is what we call love. I view music as the language of the universe that transcends word barriers."

Staying true to Memphis' famed blues & soul legacies, her bottom heavy, deep bellied voice knows no parameters. With

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virtual ease, she can flawlessly capture any genre of music. From jazz and blues to soul and opera, Valencia raises the bar of excellence, providing true musicianship to the masses hungry for a change in their musical landscape.

Her rich, layered and mature voice carries the experiences of generations of performers that belies her age. Influenced by some of the greatest singers of our time, including Chaka Khan, Donny Hathaway, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder, this dynamic artist has worked with such luminaries as Edwin Hawkins, Carla Thomas and James Cleveland among others.

With sheer talent and creativity, Valencia is set to usher in the next phase of music and will soon become a major voice to be reckoned with in the music industry. Simply put, Valencia is that unique artist who crosses boundaries of race, gender, class, region, and genres to become one of the most important vocalists of our era.

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