MAUREEN HONORE
The signature vocal sound of Zebula Avenue is based on her four-octave range. A winner of Disney World's vocal contests, her talents also include award-winning songwriting that brings flavors of traditional Creole and Jazz influences into the mix of Zebula Avenue
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GAIL BAKER
Vocalist and Rhythm guitarist,has led the band since its inception. A member of the Kalamazoo, Michigan group Sweet Maya, Gail has performed on numerous national tours and received Billboard magazine's "Top Pick Hit of the Week".
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SANDY LOVELY
Providing the bed for the rhythm is Sandy Lovely, veteran drummer from Detroit with his extensive repertoire of exotic beats gleaned from all over the globe. His performances are nuanced, solid, and playful, the very hallmarks of Zebula Avenue's sound.
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GREG NANCE
Bassist's Greg Nance's experience in Jazz fusion and R&B is a perfect compliment to Zebula Avenue's approach to making contemporary World Music. Greg's grooving and melodic bass work help lead the band's exploration of rhythms and harmonies to new horizons in World Beat.
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MAHINDI MASAI
Percussionist, has traveled extensively throughout African Diaspora and has performed and recorded with scores of traditional and World Music organizations such as D.O.T.A.D. (Drums of the African Diaspora), Tarig Abunakar & the African Nubian's, Fra Fra Sound, Mombasa, Shahida Nurullah, Bruce Cockburn, Donald Mayberry, Larry Nazero, Ras Kente, and many more.
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JAMES NIEMI
Member of the Ho-Chunk nation, James BrownEagle Niemi's, lead guitar work runs the gamut from feather light brush work touches to machine-gun overtures and haunting melodic phrasing. James' playing and vocals help infuse the band with a rock sensibility that gives Zebula Avenue a sense of place with one foot firmly rooted in the American experience.
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