AFRO BLUE
Genres: Vocal Jazz, Pop, Art Song, Folk • United States

AFRO BLUE was formed by Connaitre Miller in the spring of 2002. Now in their 18th year of existence, Afro Blue, the dynamic vocal jazz ensemble from Howard University, has performed to wide critical acclaim.  Singing music similar to the styles of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, while adding their own unique sound, Afro Blue continues to maintain a standard of excellence from year to year. Their repertoire is an eclectic mix of musical styles from traditional and contemporary jazz favorites to modern jazz and R & B influenced original songs. AFRO BLUE has a rich performance history having reached the top four on The Sing-Off, NBC-TV’s a cappella group competition; joined the legendary Bobby McFerrin in selections from his Grammy – nominated VOCAbuLarieS album as part of the D.C. Jazz Festival; and appeared in concert multiple times with world-class jazz pianist and Howard university alumna, read more...