Background

Myra Washington biography Who said you had to substitute beauty for a voice? Myra is the package that is very hard to come by. The beauty of her voice cannot be described by a single word. Although many musical inspirations include Toni Braxton Tina Turner, Luther Vandross, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige, and Selena Johnson its only obvious that Myra’s sound is truly unique. The talented singer, songwriter born in Port Arthur, TX home of Janis Joplin and rappers UGK, she is awaiting her chance at stardom. A child of two parents that are Pastors of a holiness church, Myra grew up in the church singing, directing the choir, and playing the drums. She credits that church for sultry voice. Currently residing in Houston TX and a recent graduate of Prairie View A&M University with a BA in RATV Communications and a minor in dance, Myra has dedicated her all to her music. Myra is currently apart of two local bands including Rick Marcel and The Radiance Band, as well as Red Hot & Cool, where you can find the her singing almost every weekend at venues such as Scott Gertners Skybar, Mercury Room, or Remington’s just to name a few. These bands play a wide variety of music from R&B, rock and roll, jazz to singing the blues. Myra has opened up for comedian Sinbad, and national acts such as “Ideal”, Jo Dee Messina and gospel artist John P Kee. She has also been featured on many songs, singing and writing hooks for local hip hop rappers and singers. As a song writer, Myra recently had her first song picked up by Hilltop Records, entitled “Somebody Somebody”.She is very determined to make the music industry make room for her.

Location

HOUSTON

Occupation

SINGER

Music That Inspires Me

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Films I'll Watch More Than Once

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