Marisa Turner

Native to Detroit, Michigan, Marisa Turner is an outstanding songstress, lyricist, recording artist and vocal music interpreter. She recieved her formal education at the American Music and Dramatic Academy (New York).

The warmth and richness of her voice has charmed audiences world wide along with her exceptional vocal range and diversity. The Marisa Turner experience is not one to be missed. From Puccini to Pop, Marisa delivers with highly unique styling and precision.

Having performed on stages ranging from ... the Cotton Club in New York City (the Mecca of entertainment) to ... the Friederich Stadt Palace in Berlin (the present pulse of Europe) this versatile song stylist is making her mark on the industry.

Marisa's voice can be found on many genres of recordings such as;

The classical ... 'Ride on King Jesus' (Marygrove Choral)

The gospel ... 'I've come a long way' (The Voices of Deliverance ... Savoy Records)

The jazzy ... 'Music is the Key' (Weldon and the Katz ft. Marcus Miller)

The dance hit ... 'Who's Gonna Kiss That Man' (the Marisa Turner album 'Charisma' ... BMG music label)

The dance / pop styled ... 'Last Night' (Marisa's chart topping single release ... ARS records)

A gifted actress, Marisa has also recieved acclaim from the theatrical arena as well ...

"Her theatrical flair and comic timing make her a hit of the show." (New York Times)

... said of her Audelco Award Nominated performance in Celest Walkers production 'Over 40'. Marisa has several film and television credits as well.

Marisa has shared appearances and / or billing with artists such as: Aretha Franklin, Oleta Adams, Phyllis Hyman, Chaka Kahn, Cuba Gooding, Mavis Staples, The Supremes, The Fugees, Tom Jones, Six Pence None the Richer, Vanessa Mae, and most recently the Artist formerly known as Prince.

She has been invited to perform as guest vocalist at a wide variety of events of prominence from German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and Oscar LaFontaine to Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones (art exhibition) as well as guest appearances, such as the grand opening of Planet Hollywood Berlin along side Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stalone, Bruce Willis, The Fugees, Gerard Depardieu, Patrick Swayze, Luke Perry, and so on.

Her videos to the hit singles 'Who's Gonna Kiss That Man' and 'Deeper in the Night' both ran in heavy rotation on Viva TV (with several personal appearances on Vivasion with Stephen Raab) and MTV Europe illustrating her unique "contemporary" sound.

A consummate concert and recording artist, Marisa is consistent in delivering a dynamic performance. With full orchestration or accapella you are invited to 'experience the music' that is Marisa Turner, as she shares with you her gift of song!