ADRIA SHAHIDAKA

“GROOVE SOULTRESS”

This Columbus, Ohio-based vocal stylist and songwriter developed an ear for music by listening and singing with her father, a musician and vocalist, and her mother, a pianist and vocalist. With tutelage from her parents, Adria was destined to become a musical artist.

Adria’s musical journey has taken her from singing with one of the top Midwest cover bands to sharing her story through her debut album, “Waarrioress of Love,” inspired by life experiences. This repertoire of music represents her personal struggles and the common struggles we all share as human beings.

Listen for the pain, love, and joy throughout this album, “Waarrioress of Love.”

Adria’s talent has been fine-tuned by working within the music industry, from booking national acts locally to sharing the stage with them. She is one of the first music agents to book national acts locally in a sophisticated, intimate atmosphere for one of Ohio’s premier supper clubs. Adria has performed with artists such as Maysa and has hosted, introduced, and performed as a warm-up act for Ledisi, Lalah Hathaway, and Eric Benét. She has also sung with Bob Baldwin, to name a few.

She is proud to perform with her local “home-grown” international smooth jazz artists, Urban Jazz Coalition, and national recording artist NexLevel R&B Jazz Band. Adria travels nationally, including performing for the National Democratic Black Caucus Conference in Washington, D.C., and at the African American Historic Lincoln Theater’s Annual Gala in Columbus, Ohio.

Thankfully, Adria’s music continues to play on internet/radio rotation and is being marketed internationally, making playlists in the USA, UK, Italy, the Caribbean, and Africa! This is just the beginning of her musical journey. Be on the lookout for more music from your Sister Adria!