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It has been said that Ethiopian-born, singer/songwriter Wayna posses a voice that is as sweet and pure as it is honest and passionate. This young talent’s love for music started as a child, when she starred in theater productions like “Annie,” and “Damn Yankees” and toured with a children’s musical review company. Wayna went on to hone her vocal talents as a young adult by absorbing the works of her favorite artists, including Minnie Riperton, Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, and Donny Hathaway.

While in college, Wayna was crowned Miss Black Unity of the University of Maryland in 1995, earning a one year tuision scholarship and special honors for “Best Talent” and “Best Response to Question” at the 17th annual pageant. The following year, she founded a gospel quartet and performed with the group at the World Famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY, where they placed as finalists in the Amateur Night competition. She traveled with the critically acclaimed University of Maryland Gospel Choir and regularly performed at churches and gospel showcases throughout the East coast.

After earning a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in English and Speech Communication from the University of Maryland, Wayna began her professional career as a Writer in the White House for the Clinton administration. But soon, the pull to realize her dream as a recording artist would prove too great. She left to concentrate on her music full-time.

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Praverb wrote:
last month

great singer...wow

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lady_veronicah wrote:
May 2009

please vote http://www.lastfm.pl/music/Wayna/+images/28130849

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talibXX wrote:
April 2009

Nice interview of Wayna here: http://www.thisisrealmusic.com/articles/40309/wayna.php

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her_WINGS wrote:
January 2009

amazing voice!

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JNellz wrote:
August 2008

Very talented.

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Putureancient wrote:
August 2008

stalking horse track kills me

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JukeBoxLove wrote:
July 2008

Wow, I just got both albums and I'm loving her. <33

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