ARICA

Arica is a Jazz and R&B vocal powerhouse who can master genres from R&B, Neo Soul, to gospel, jazz and hip-hop soul. 

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Arica exhibited a talent for performing at an early age.  An alum of the Indianapolis Performing Arts Magnet Program she embraced singing and acting. She won lead roles in musicals such as “Cabaret”, “Guys and Dolls” and Pirates of Penzance”.  She has performed with The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. It was during this time she was the also the lead vocalist of her high school jazz band and member of her girl band “Spectrum”.   Arica was selected to the prestigious "Madrigals" all four years of her high school career.

 

Arica matriculated to Fisk University, Nashville, TN.  She was a member of the Grammy - Nominated World Renown Fisk University Jubilee Singers.  This accomplishment led to singing background vocals with such stars as Take 6, Willie Nelson, Michael McDonald, and Trisha Yearwood.  Arica appeared in a video with Shania Twain singing background on “God Bless the Child” and also appeared on The Bobby Jones Gospel Show.  She performed the national anthem for NFL Tennessee Titan Keith Bullock 's  Celebrity Basketball Game.  As a member of The Fisk University Jubilee Singers, under the direction of Dr. Paul T. Kwami , Arica performed across the country in such venues as Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York, Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, and numerous others.  She has also performed at the Umbria Jazz Festival in Umbria, Italy. 

 

Arica and her band have performed on the largest stage in Nashville "The Wildhorse Saloon ".  She has also premiered the "Not Just Country" , a local Nashville television show at the Rutledge and done voice – overs for Comcast.    After moving to Denver , CO, she  hit the music scene at some of Denver's hottest spots such as Herman's Hideaway, The Kasbah, Jazz at Jacks, and Dazzle Jazz & Cleatz where she continually dazzled her audiences.     

 

Recently relocati ng back to the south, Arica is now performing in Nashville, Atlanta , and Indianapolis. Her most recent recording project includes working with Grammy Award winning producer Darryl Simmons and Kevon Edmonds of R&B group, After 7 .  Her Atlanta experiences include singing at the  Sweet  Auburn Festival.  Arica’s beautifully crafted sound reflects her many inspirations such as her mother , Anita Baker, Stephanie Mills, Angela Winbush, Phyllis Hyman and Ledisi.  She loves when her audience respects her performance of timeless music.  These influences coupled with studying music, working with great talent, and her gift from God have contributed to rich and artistic experiences.