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Amel Larrieux (born 1973) is a U.S. singer-songwriter and keyboards player. She was formerly lead vocalist of the 90s r&b and soul group Groove Theory. Larrieux was born and brought up in the Manhattan neighbourhood of Greenwich Village, New York City, New York. Her mother was a dance critic and professor, who encouraged Larrieux to grow up in a free-spirited, artistic environment. Many of her influences are drawn from R&B, soul, jazz, folk, hip hop, and gospel, with flashes of Middle Eastern, West African, and Indian ethnic styles. |
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Latest News in english
about Amel Larrieux
This Week In Hip-Hop Date: 08 Sep 2009
DCist -
L.A. emcee MURS is at the Rock and Roll Hotel on Friday. Thursday: Singer Amel Larrieux first came to public notice in the early 1990s with her group, Groove Theory. Since then, she's had a successful solo career. Larrieux and opening act, V. Rich , will spend two nights in a row at the Birchmere . $45, 7:30 p.m. Friday: Miz Metro has been making a name for herself in NYC for her unique style ...
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About Tonight Date: 01 Jul 2009
DCist -
Photo by M.V. Jantzen MOVIE: NoMa Summer Screen presents Lady Sings The Blues , the 1972 biopic starring Diana Ross in a role based on the life of Billie Holiday. On L Street NE between 2nd and 3rd, by the New York Ave. Metro. Free. DJ collective Fatback starts music at 7 p.m., film begins at sundown. MUSIC: Local R&B singer Tamika Jones has put in a lot of work with other people (Amel Larrieux ...
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This Week In Hip-Hop Date: 30 Jun 2009
DCist -
Tamika Jones Tuesday: XO has been having a good year on the D.C. hip-hop scene, especially with his work on the Diamond District release. This listening party for "Monumental" will be at Reef . Free, 10 p.m. Wednesday: Local singer Tamika Jones (pictured) has put in a lot of work with other people (Amel Larrieux and Mya, to name just two) but is now top billing. She'll be at Bohemian Caverns for ...
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What You're Doing Tonight, 5/28 Date: 28 May 2009
NBC Bay Area -
Amel Larrieux fuses the world, Laurel and Hardy live and Jim Breuer gets baked...
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This Week In Hip-Hop Date: 09 Sep 2008
DCist -
Karizma Wednesday: Ever since she burst onto the scene with Groove Theory, Amel Larrieux has maintained her status as a top flight vocalist, dabbling in R&B and jazz. She'll be taking up residence at the Birchmere for two successive nights. $35, 7:30 p.m., also Thursday. Thursday: Probably best known for his " Wonder-full " parties, DJ Spinna is a sought-after ...
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JAZZ (New York Post)
Date: 22 Aug 2008
BIRDLAND: Monday: Vocalist Abigail Riccards at 7 p.m. 315 W. 44th St; 212-581-3080. BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB: Tuesday and Wednesday: Amel Larrieux belts jazz tunes with R&B and pop influences at 8 and 10:30 p.m. 131 W. Third St.; 212-475-8592...
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Rachelle Ferrell Hits Oakland for Three More Nights Date: 03 May 2008
East Bay Express -
There was only one point when soul singer Rachelle Ferrell lost composure during last night's gig at Yoshi's Jazz Club in Oakland. It was towards the end of her set, and she was standing before a moderately-sized, but ecstatic and worshipful audience.
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POP, ROCK, FOLK Date: 08 Feb 2008
New York Post -
AMEL LARRIEUX: The Grammy-nominated R&B songstress of Groove Theory fame takes the stage at S.O.B.'s Thursday at 8 p.m. for a romantic Valentine's Day show. 204 Varick St.; (212) 243-4940. BON JOVI: The Jersey boys cross the river for a good cause...
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