Eartha Moore, mononymously known as Eartha, is an American soul singer, songwriter, and musician.[1] Her 2002 album Sidebars was nominated for two Grammy Awards and won one.[2][3]
Eartha | |
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 Eartha performing at a benefit concert in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Eartha Moore |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | alternative rock, Soul, Gospel, R&B |
| Instruments | vocals, keyboards, electric guitar, bass, drums, saxophone |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | AFRT Music |
| Website | www |
Life and career edit
Eartha was born in Los Angeles, California[4] and raised by foster parents Lucy and Otis Rushing. She started singing at age five, and at age six, she began playing the drums and piano. As a teenager, she was involved in gospel music.[4][5] Eartha attended high school in North Hills, CA. After graduation, she attended Los Angeles El Camino College and then Los Angeles Trade–Technical College.[citation needed]
Her debut album, This I Know, was released in 2000. Eartha played all instrumental parts for the album, which ranges in genre from gospel to R&B and hip-hop. In 2002, Eartha released her second album, Sidebars.[6] The single I'm Still Standing, mixed by hip-hop producer Chris Puram, performed well at clubs.[7][8] She was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for I'm Still Standing and Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album for Sidebars, the latter of which she won.[9] In 2010, she released her third album, Ink Dry Blue.
Discography edit
- 2000: This I Know
- 2002: Sidebars
- 2010: Ink Dry Blue
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Gospel Superfest | Holiday Special[citation needed] |
| 1991 | Full House | The Wedding[citation needed] |
| 1991 | Full House | The Wedding[citation needed] |
Awards and recognition edit
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Grammy Award | "I'm Still Standing" | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | Nominated |
| 2003 | Grammy Award | Sidebars | Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album | Won |
References edit
- ^ "Rising Stars", Blacktress, November 2001, p.77
- ^ "Grammy's Roundup," Grammy Magazine, Feb 18, 2003
- ^ Jet Magazine, March 10, 2003, p.56-57 [1] retrieved on October 7, 2008
- ^ a b eNotes, Contemporary Musicians [2] Archived 2009-03-24 at the Wayback Machine retrieved on October 7, 2008 [3] retrieved on October 7, 2008
- ^ Christian Moore, Dysonna, May/June 2002, p. 32-33.
- ^ BRE Magazine, Issue 37, Volume XXVI, September 27, 2002, p.8
- ^ Billboard, R&B/Hip Hop, December 7, 2002, p.43
- ^ 53. Chris Puram [4] retrieved on October 7, 2008
- ^ "Power to Win," Playback Magazine, ASCAP, June –July 2003, p.2-3
External links edit
- Official website
- http://www.afrtmusic.com/ AFRT Music