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Abiah, DL Media, Keith Witty, Male Vocalist, Marvin Sewell, Pianist, Robert Glasper, Ulysses Owens Jr.
Featuring Robert Glasper, Marvin Sewell, Keith Witty,
Ulysses Owens Jr., among others
Listen to Streaming Tracks From Life As A Ballad
“…a singer with an innate ability for passionate songwriting that one cannot learn.” – Billboard Magazine

Abiah, LIFE AS A BALLAD
Ever since the untimely departure of Luther Vandross, the American pop scene has been absent of a Black American male balladeer possessed of chops beyond belief, staunch lyricism and emotional maturity. Abiah (pronounced Ah-bee-yah) more than adequately answers the call of that absence with an album and a presence that is sensuous, soulful, honest, grown-up and quite passionate about restoring vocal excellence to the contemporary airwaves.
Who is Abiah? These are the bare facts: he is a seasoned balladeer possessed of a five-and a half octave range; an established vocal coach and former Universal Republic recording artist; and he is of Ghanaian, Cuban, Native American descent, though raised in Rochester, NY. Continue reading