Биография

Multidimensional recording artist, poet, and actress, Willa Jay Edwards grew up in Cerrillos, NM, with her poet and screenwriting mother and father as a painter. Willajay began singing early as a child while her dad played White Stripes, Kiss, Peter Gabriel, and The Beatles and her mom played the B-52s, Heart, Sara Vega, and Fiona Apple in the family home. She wrote her first song at around six years old and began learning piano, violin, and clarinet, remaining with the piano and keyboard today. Willa also took dance early on and began musical theater at 12. ​Using spoken poetry and experimental/electronic music, Willajay says her upcoming album, Sober, is about removing toxicity from life, alcohol, and drugs being the main elements, but also toxic people and situations that foster other damaging behaviors. ​Willajay excels vocally with her signature progression of sound, often building energy and intensity into her brilliant and personal vocal deliveries. She easily sets the tone with her soft and sincere voice, then ramps it up with an intense and emotionally driven sound that resonates with a variety of listeners. Willajay plans to use her Radiohead influence to include an orchestrated arrangement and more visual experiences for her live audiences. Written by Joe Smith