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Check out the buzz on Akua Allrich …

 

Check out a wonderful interview with Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman on SoulTrain.com! “Emerging vocalist Akua Allrich fuses musical genres to create music that is not easily categorized as jazz, blues, or R&B. Quickly garnering attention on adult contemporary radio stations for her first CD A Peace of Mine (2010) and the single “Hard to Get”, Akua (pronounced Ah-kwee-ah) is moving forward with redefining what soul music is in America.” read more

 Enjoy this wonderful review with amazing pictures by The Couch Sessions, of the HOT Les Nubians and Akua Allrich show LIVE at the Black Cat! “The audience waited anxiously for the lovely ladies of Les Nubians serenade them, but before that happened Jazz vocalist Akua Allrich won the crowd over with her honest and lush vocals –trust me she’s going to be a force to be reckoned with…” read more

 

 

Check out Akua in DC Magazine with Charles Fishman! Said DC Magazine, “Akua Allrich is something of a doctor of soul. Once headed into the field of medicine, the Howard University graduate veered away from science to pursue music. The choice has paid off. Dubbed “the next big thing” by Charles Fishman, who founded the DC Jazz Festival, the jazz vocalist isn’t just a rising star. She’s a skyrocket…” read more

 

Check out our interview with WYPR’s Tom Hall!
Just in time for our 3rd annual Nina Simone & Miriam Makeba tribute at the legendary Bohemian Caverns, August 19&20 2011: “Composer and singer Akua Allrich hails from Hyattsville but her musical influences come from all over the world. Tom Hall talks with her about her first album Piece of Mine.”

 

Listen to our interview with Michael Eric Dyson!
Listening Party: Akua Allrich
“Our guest of honor today is D.C. independent artist Akua Allrich, who is keeping the jazz tradition relevant for a new generation by adding in fresh influences from a range of influences from reggae to African.” The Michael Eric Dyson Show, Dysonshow.org -Listen now!

 

Jazzmobile 2011 Jazz Vocal Competition Finalist!
Akua Allrich was chosen as one of 8 finalists out of more than 100 contestants in the 2011 Jazz Vocal Competition. Final competition date and venue are tba. Congratulations to Akua and to all of the finalists!

 

 DC Jazz Festival 2011 buzz

Allaboutjazz-DC Jazz Festival: June 1-13, 2011
“Allrich possess a stage presence and vocal range rivaling many of today’s jazz divas, but it is her natural ease, contagious sense of joy, and blending of traditional jazz, modern influences, and African heritages that distinguishes her from even many of today’s more established performers.” Franz A. Matzner, Allaboutjazz.com-read more

DCist.com-In Review: The 2011 DC Jazz Festival
“talented local artists such as Frédéric Yonnet and Akua Allrich got to show off their skills alongside national and international acts.” Sriram Gopal, DCist.com-read more

Capitolbop.com-Photos | The DC Jazz Festival in images
“Akua Allrich catches the spirit during her performance at Twins Jazz on Saturday, June 4.” by Giovanni Russonello CapitolBop.com-read more

 

 

Akua Allrich’s A Peace of Mine is now international! Check out our new Japanese musical family Inpartmaint Inc.! OW! Peace and love to Japan.

DCist Interview: Akua Allrich
In 2010, Allrich released her debut album, A Peace of Mine, to positive reviews. Her fluid and graceful voice glides over rhythms that draw upon jazz, reggae, African and R&B influences. The buzz from that recording led to her signing with a Japanese record label and a collaboration with the historic Bohemian Caverns … by Sriram Gopal, DCist.com-Read more.

YEAR-END TOP 10: Moon’s Picks Of 2010
“Akua Allrich’s “Hard to Get” is an irresistible jazzy soul tune that warms you up even if you’re mired in cold, winter wind and snow. If you’re looking for a comparison, imagine if Sergio Mendes’ flawless Timeless meets the energy of Chanté Moore on her single “Love’s Taken Over.” Akua’s “Hard to Get” is all but a hint of why her A Peace of Mine is played often by me from start to finish.”  … by Moon, Soulbounce.com-Read more.

“Akua Allrich: Washington Rising” – Franz Matzner
A native Washingtonian, vocalist Akua Allrich’s music flows with a free, natural energy as engaging as her equally ingenuous personality. Although she graduated from Howard University’s music department roughly a decade ago, Allrich has only recently thrown herself into forging a musical career. She originally opted not to pursue a singing career and turned instead to the challenges of raising a family and teaching in a private school. In the past few years, however, Allrich has returned to the stage to sing jazz vocals, much to the pleasure of Washington, DC audiences … by Franz Matzner allaboutjazz.com article-Read more.

Soulbounce.com Review
Singer Akua Allrich is defining the title “fusion artist” with her debut disc A Peace of Mine, which features songs from every genre of soul music you can fathom. Akua could have created two full albums out of this brimming CD, yet fans should be thrilled that they receive so many tunes at once. This 14-track collection gives reggae lovers their fill with songs “Gypsy Lover” and “Sweet” and she pulls a little ska swirled with acid jazz with the song “I’m Not Crazy,” which is one of my favorites off of the album. Those who need some pop-flavored R&B thrown into their music mix won’t disappointed either with two of her tunes “Just Wait” and “Too Hard” that quickly remind us of Alicia Keys on a good day … by Moon Soulbounce.com-Read More

ThisIsRealMusic.com Review
It is very rare that you find someone who has the style of grace of Nina Simone, the tenacity of Ertha Kitt, and just a little bit of that “umph” like Billie Holiday. Akua Allrich may just be the closest thing to tipping that line of all three-in-one. This Washington, D.C. native is the definition of an eclectic songbird, as she expresses her beautiful vocal range over jazz and Afro-Caribbean beats…. by Nekeya O’Connor at ThisisRealMusic.com – Read More