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A glimpse into Yola's musical journey

Critically acclaimed album Manhattan Whispers

Alternative Jazz

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She is an unstoppable Alternative Jazz force, fearlessly crossing musical and cultural boundaries to create a world of sensuality, emotion, and sonic elegance. Her music draws from the richness of different cultures while remaining unmistakably her own—globally inspired, deeply personal, and irresistibly alluring.

International crossover artist, Hall of Fame inductee, and multiple award-winning Alternative Jazz singer, songwriter, producer, visual artist, and radio host

Produced by Yola Nash, and Grammy-winning producers Edsel Gomez, Lonnie Park

Manhattan Whispers was considered for a GRAMMY® at the 65th Grammy Awards. The album also earned a “Critic’s Pick” designation as Best New Music from All About Jazz, along with receiving prestigious awards and glowing critical acclaim.

Times Square NYC

Cannes Film Festival France

Manhattan Whispers MUSIC VIDEO

Production Credits:
Director - Mario W. Valladares (#RedStudiosTV)
Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist - Pacha (#PachaStudioArts)
Dancer/Actor/Choreographer - Chris Jarosz
Filming and Production team - Ana Deibay, Valentino Valladares, Mario Valladares

Filmed in NYC on Time Square

With decades on stage and in studio, Yola Nash blends sultry smooth jazzy vocals with rich storytelling and artistic vision.

Among her many awards and accomplishments:

Hall of Fame Inductee for Originality of Music (Akademia Music Awards)
Considered for a GRAMMY®
Critic's Pick – Best New Music by All About Jazz
Global Music Awards: Best New Release
Akademia Music Awards: Best Jazz Album
Akademia Music Awards: Artist Of The Year Nominee
Clouzine International Music Awards Winner: Best Alternative Jazz
Best Jazz Albums: Featured by Best of Jazz Top List
Artist of the Year Nominee: Akademia Music Awards
InterContinental Music Awards Nominee: Smooth Jazz Category in Best of Every Continent
World Entertainment Awards double Nominee: Best New Artist and Best Smooth Jazz Album
Best Songs of the Summer - Indie Talk Winner “Lovers in Paris”
Best Love Song - Indie Talk Winner "World On Fire"
Best Song Winner - Spirituality and Hope "Pray For Love"- Indie Talk International
Global Music Awards: Best Alternative Jazz Album
World Entertainment Awards: Best Jazz Album Nominee: award ceremony
Feb 6th 2027 in Los Angeles

Highlights

Career Highlights:

Performed and recorded with legendary trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and the Grammy-winning Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Performed for Pope John Paul II.
Performed internationally, including multiple times at the renowned Cannes Film Festival and GSF Awards in Cannes, France.
Performed at iconic New York City venues such as: Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall, Tribeca Theater, the Cutting Room, Angel Orensanz Center, Prince George Ballroom just to mention a few.
Appeared multiple times as main act at the prestigious NY Fashion Week shows to sold-out crowds.
Performed at notable venues in Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Long Island City, as well as various locations in New Jersey.