Adriana Evans is truly a one of a kind artist, the likes of which have not … Read Full Bio ↴Adriana Evans is truly a one of a kind artist, the likes of which have not been seen since Natalie Cole and Chaka Khan. She is the daughter of jazz recording artist Mary Stallings, who sang with Count Basie, Dizzie Gillespie and Cal Tjader. Adriana was raised in the Haight Ashbury and Mission District of San Francisco. Exposed early in life to the sounds of jazz, and blues by her mother and also the explosive sounds of Afro Cuban music from her father's culture , she was destined to be a musical sponge. Her love for soul, rock and hip hop added more to her rich musical tapestry.
When she was a freshman in college she befriended the aspiring rapper Dred Scott. This chance encounter led her to a collaboration on his 1994 A&M records release "Breaking Combs". Just one year later she and Dred wrote and recorded her debut self titled album on Capitol. A political shake up at Capitol landed Adriana and the record on RCA/Loud Records. The album was thought to be somewhat revolutionary. It was the first so called "Neo Soul record" at the time. The use of live instrumentation combined with the classic sound of Adriana's vocals took a lot of people off guard. When you think about the musical landscape in 1995, you understand that this album was extremely groundbreaking. It was completely devoid of the synthetic mechanical sounds and stacked vocal stylings of music from that era.
After the release of her first album she became disenchanted with the politics of music. She travelled the world finding an unlimited source of creative inspiration. She spent much of her time in Latin America feeling at home in the relaxed musically enriched environment. Brazil became a home away from home for her spiritually and musically. Upon her return to the US she began assembling her second record "Nomadic". This was a project that she and long-time collaborator "Dred Scott" really enjoyed. It is an eclectic reflection of her musical journey. "Nomadic" incorporates the sounds of Latin, rock, soul, jazz, blues and hip hop. It reflects the variety of manifestations of black music in the Americas. She states, "Africans came to North America, South America and the Caribbean via the slave trade and through some sort of alchemy turned pain into beauty. They gave the world their music!" "Nomadic" honors their remarkable contributions.
Her new CD, "El Camino" blends the familiar sounds of her first recording with the growth of her second CD. The musical emphasis of this work is based more on the soul tradition yet it still has eclectic elements that reflect Adriana's unique perspective. The title "El Camino" means the road or path in Spanish.
When she was a freshman in college she befriended the aspiring rapper Dred Scott. This chance encounter led her to a collaboration on his 1994 A&M records release "Breaking Combs". Just one year later she and Dred wrote and recorded her debut self titled album on Capitol. A political shake up at Capitol landed Adriana and the record on RCA/Loud Records. The album was thought to be somewhat revolutionary. It was the first so called "Neo Soul record" at the time. The use of live instrumentation combined with the classic sound of Adriana's vocals took a lot of people off guard. When you think about the musical landscape in 1995, you understand that this album was extremely groundbreaking. It was completely devoid of the synthetic mechanical sounds and stacked vocal stylings of music from that era.
After the release of her first album she became disenchanted with the politics of music. She travelled the world finding an unlimited source of creative inspiration. She spent much of her time in Latin America feeling at home in the relaxed musically enriched environment. Brazil became a home away from home for her spiritually and musically. Upon her return to the US she began assembling her second record "Nomadic". This was a project that she and long-time collaborator "Dred Scott" really enjoyed. It is an eclectic reflection of her musical journey. "Nomadic" incorporates the sounds of Latin, rock, soul, jazz, blues and hip hop. It reflects the variety of manifestations of black music in the Americas. She states, "Africans came to North America, South America and the Caribbean via the slave trade and through some sort of alchemy turned pain into beauty. They gave the world their music!" "Nomadic" honors their remarkable contributions.
Her new CD, "El Camino" blends the familiar sounds of her first recording with the growth of her second CD. The musical emphasis of this work is based more on the soul tradition yet it still has eclectic elements that reflect Adriana's unique perspective. The title "El Camino" means the road or path in Spanish.
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Adriana Evans Lyrics
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Ahmad Jamal full of anger still out of control walking on these…
Bridge To Solace Fantasize! In our dreams we are so tough But this one…
Buddy & Kent Jamz Still bumpin' R and J In the Mike Jack', Supreme money Smoki…
C.H.I.B.B.Y. If I die, let it be, life has nothing left…
Cause For Alarm Happiness can be hard to find when evilness takes over…
ISO INDIES Smooth operator With a hint of island flavor Hailing from th…
Kent Jamz Still bumpin' R and J In the Mike Jack', Supreme money Smoki…
Miike Snow Yes, I've been living long enough to be Forgiven For the bon…
Miike Snow & Crookers Yes, I've been living long enough to be Forgiven For the bon…
Omarion What would I find? Ow Is it a lie? Is it true?…
One 4 One Your touch, your voice, I feel it now. Blood runs…
Snow Miike Yes, I've been living long enough to be Forgiven For the bon…
X-Ray Shawty is in luv with X0 Shawty is in luv with…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Adriana Evans:
All For Love There's nothing in the air That can take you so high Like…
Heaven I'd like to walk with you to heaven I know it's…
I'll Be There Summer breeze and autumn leaves Children laugh and play A mo…
Love Is All Around Hey, glad to see you You, what a pleasure to meet…
Love Is All Around (Bass mix) Hey, glad to see you You, what a pleasure to meet…
Reality Somewhere there's a place that I have yet to find My…
Remember the Love When I dream, All I see, Is you and me,…
Remember the Love (Samba Soul mix) Now's all we got, And time can't be bought, I know it…
Seein' Is Believing Chorus: You know that seein' is believing Don't say you love…
Seeing Is Believing Chorus: You know that seein' is believing Don't say you love…
Seen' is believing Chorus: You know that seein' is believing Don't say you love…
Set In Stone You ran cryin′ to the bedroom* I ran off to the…
Something Lying in a bed... looking at a hole in the…
Suddenly How did you know, baby? How did you see, honey? How can…
Swimming You′re a part of me Can you feel it too? In another…
Trippin' Take a trip And trip inside your mind from where you…
Waiting So long No way no way no way no way So long Baby…
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Mi Christina
@teairaatwood Yeah, it's a shame... But I'm glad some people can see that! :)
bolder2009
@soulsista1220 Well I'm just glad she will performing in London this summer. I made sure I got my ticket.
bolder2009
This brings to mind, the late great Minnie Ripperton. Adriana has one of the finest voices I've ever heard and a near perfect recording legacy. Not one bad song in the bunch.
teairaatwood
Adriana Evans Music Is GREAT , I Dont Know Why She Doesnt Get The Credit She Deserves .Thank You So Much For Posting This
soulsista1220
People keep sayin Adriana Evans doesn't get the credit she deserves. I've been listening to her since "Seein' Is Believin' was a single, anxiously awaiting her first cd to drop. No one has seen hide nor hair of Ms. Evans. She tours overseas but never in the States.............so what are us diehard fans supposed to do?
Sarah Holmwood
lol... nope.