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"You could sell me anything with that voice." - Mary Armstrong, Philadelphia City Paper
…”...a little bit of Tracy Chapman, but more of the big wailers like Odetta.” - Richard Milne, WXRT Radio, Chicago
Moving and positive are words often used to describe the music of Chicago singer-songwriter Valencia Bey. Her honest and thoughtful lyrics have touched many on her journey, and she's still growing and changing for the better. Her music is a mix of folk, rock and soul, but it just kinda happened that way, because she simply writes and sings what makes her happy.
Valencia's debut CD, Heart of a Brown Girl, has been featured on WXRT's Local Anesthetic hosted by Richard Milne, WDCB's Folk Festival hosted by Lili Kuzma, and Tufts University Radio, among others. Milne describes her voice as .a little bit of Tracy Chapman, but more of the big wailers like Odetta." She has performed in numerous venues - churches, coffeehouses and pubs - in the Midwest and on the east coast.
She is the founder of Positively Acoustic! a singer-songwriter showcase featuring positive, inspirational acoustic music, appropriate for all ages, in family friendly venues.
