YolanDa Brown

YolanDa Brown is a British saxophonist, composer, broadcaster, and philanthropist. Born on October 4, 1982, in Barking, London, she grew up in Gants Hill, East London. YolanDa is known for her achievements in music, including being the first musician to win the MOBO Award for "Best Jazz" in two consecutive years (2008 and 2009). Her albums, such as "April Showers May Flowers" and "Love Politics War," have reached the top of the jazz charts. She has collaborated with notable artists like Billy Ocean, Jools Holland, and Michelle Williams from Destiny's Child. YolanDa also hosts a weekly show on Jazz FM and has appeared on various TV programs. She is the chair of Youth Music, a leading music education charity in the UK, and has launched initiatives like the Drake YolanDa Award to support emerging musicians.

YolanDa Brown's career extends beyond music; she is an actress and has been involved in projects like "YolanDa's Band Jam" for CBeebies, which won a Royal Television Society Award. In 2023, she was awarded an OBE for her services to music, music education, and broadcasting. YolanDa continues to compose music for notable series such as "Sesame Street" and "CocoMelon Lane." Her philanthropic efforts and contributions to music education have made her a respected figure in the UK music scene.

Genres

Pop

R&b

Soul

Classical

Jazz

World

Blues

Funk

Reggae

Gospel

Contemporary Jazz

Smooth Jazz

Latest Release

YolanDa's Band Jam (Deluxe Version)

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YolanDa Brown

Album - 10 Tracks - Released November 12, 2021