Maiysha Defies Genres With Soulful Debut
Minneapolis-born songbird Maiysha is a true blend of beauty and talent. The graduate of Sarah Lawrence College is a former model and teacher.
Now, Maiysha is a Grammy-nominated artist -- recognized for her single, "Wanna Be." Her debut album, This Much is True, is a genre bender, mixing hip hop rhythms with jazz and funk grooves.
She spoke with host Tony Cox on today's show. Listen to the full interview, and watch her live, in-studio performance of "Wanna Be."
Tags: Grammys | Maiysha | Wanna Be
5:21 PM ET | 02- 6-2009 | permalink
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