Naima hails from the Windy City and her vocal versatility ranging from R&B, pop to rock and jazz have been heard from the Cotton Club in Chicago to inspirational music at the BB King's Gospel Brunch. As a songwriter (whose writing partner is the amazing Alex Alessandroni) Naima writes in various genres, but her heart is in Jazz. Her jazz roots started in traditional style and her personal favorites are Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Nancy Wilson. Currently she is working to make her jazz more "danceable" in the styles of Jill Scott, Sade and Erykah Badu. When you come to her shows you'll definitely get a little bit of this and that and your emotions will soar from laughter to tears so you'll never be bored, she's got something for everyone.
"I believe that my purpose in life is to use my creative energy to touch the greatness in others in a profound and meaningful way. I strive to tap into my deepest self and bring forth love, joy and inspiration with my voice and words as a form of universal communication that transcends boundaries. Every now and then I hear a lyric or melody that I believe comes from a pure place in the universe and I am grateful that in that moment I was there to receive it. My greatest fortune has been to meet and sing for people from every walk of life and feel the common threads of the heart that connect us."
