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San Antonio, TX -
R&B Vocalist
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1 Verified Booking
Glynn L. said “A real professional”
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Ayesha Thomas
- San Antonio, TX
- Soul Singer
- Travels up to 120 miles
- $150 and up
Overview
Connect | Inspire | Entertain
Ayesha is a performer with a mission: "To Connect Emotionally and Inspire Spiritually through the World of Entertainment", and each of her performances is done so with that mission in mind.
Ayesha grew up listening to a huge variety of music from Classical to Contemporary and pretty much everything in between. These influences can be heard in her original music and in her interpretations of a variety of cover songs. She sings covers from a wide range of genres and eras including Jazz, R&B/Soul, Gospel, Top 40, and more.
Ayesha takes great pride in each performance and looks forward to the opportunity to connect with, inspire, and entertain you.
3 Reviews
Gary M. •
September 20, 2023
I wrote an old school soul song about my childhood experiences growing up in rural East Texas and was looking for a singer with a soulful voice to capture the true spirit of those days. This was personal. Growing up, my kinfolk back home loved listening to music that made them become emotionally attached to a song. I knew I had to get it right. If music is what feelings sound like, Ayesha captured what I was feeling in a powerful way. She is a very talented singer whose delivery is both powerful and nuanced, with perfect clarity. She has a pleasing, cheerful and genuine personality, which made her a pleasure to work with.
This song was recorded in a studio, so every minute counted. Ayesha arrived EARLY for our studio sessions and even had harmony and vocal arrangement ideas written down to add to the creative process. She had also practiced the narrator parts of the song (which were initially written for someone else) and delivered them to perfection. I could tell she is a perfectionist who is detailed-oriented to the very last syllable of a word (important in a studio environment). Being able to perform on stage, at special events, and in a recording studio, lends to her versatility as a vocalist.
Ayesha is a dynamic, powerful and silky smooth vocalist who seems to sing to the heavens! She showed great professionalism, punctuality and passion throughout the entire project. Ayesha took my purpose and made it her passion, and I could not recommend her more. Thank you, Ayesha!
Hired as:
Soul Singer
Soul Singer
Response from Ayesha Thomas:
Gary,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. It was such a pleasure working with you. Helping you make your vision a reality has truly been an honor. I had so much fun working on this song, and can’t wait for the next one! Thank you for trusting me with such an important tribute for your family.
Paul G. •
August 1, 2021
Ayesha's preparation and understanding of the expectations for this event were professional and insightful. Her demeanor was graceful and her performance amazing! Ayesha even prepared a song from 1958 that was very meaningful to the couple celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. All were overwhelmingly pleased. Bravo!!
Hired as:
Jazz Singer, Soul Singer
Jazz Singer, Soul Singer
Response from Ayesha Thomas:
Thank you for the review, Paul! I love special requests. I’m so happy you, the couple, and their guests enjoyed the selections. It was a great surprise. I enjoyed meeting & performing for you all.
Cindy F. •
September 23, 2020
What a Singer! Everyone enjoyed her voice! Thank You!
Hired as:
Jazz Singer
Jazz Singer
Response from Ayesha Thomas:
Thank you, Cindy!!! I loved being a part of the celebration.
Booking Info
Price Range: $150 and up
Gig Length: 15 - 120 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
Ayesha is a solo singer that performs with backing tracks. Her clients and audience can expect to see her deliver performances that emphasize the song lyrics. She loves theme parties and will dress up and be sure to match the party color scheme. She is also very personable and will engage with the audience before, during, and/or after the performance depending on what is appropriate for the event.
Ayesha's mission is Connect | Inspire | Entertain, so each performance is done so with the goal of accomplishing that mission.
About
Currently residing in San Antonio, Ayesha is a native of Sacramento, CA. A fashion designer for many years, Ayesha's true passion is in the performing arts. Unfortunately, she spent most of her life keeping her love of music and acting to herself. With a strong belief that God gives us talents to be shared, she finally broke out of her shell in 2012 when she was cast in her first musical theater production, Hairspray. She has since performed in many musical theater productions and plays, and is now providing her singing talents for special events (weddings, birthdays, corporate events, etc).
Today, Ayesha is a performer dedicated to providing her audience with entertainment that speaks directly to the soul. Her mission is "To Connect Emotionally and Inspire Spiritually through the World of Entertainment". Each performance is done so with that mission in mind.
Ayesha's love for music & singing started at an early age as she sang back up for her mother while she rehearsed her choir solos. Living with her grandfather as a child, she would often wake up to him filling the house with music from any given genre. Some days he would blast Benny Goodman, Thelonius Monk, or Ella Fitzgerald. Other days she would wake up to Tchaikovsky, Chopin, or Beethoven. It was a great introduction to the world of music.
These influences can be heard as Ayesha performs her interpretation of a wide variety of cover songs and in her original music as well.
Though Ayesha is a lover of many different genres of music, her personal singing style is mostly Neo-Soul. Her favorite genres to listen to are Gospel, Soul, R&B, Jazz, Blues, & Musical Theater. Some of her personal favorite artists include Ella Fitzgerald, Jill Scott, Patti LaBelle, Beyonce, and Whitney Houston.
Ayesha takes great pride in giving 100% to each performance and looks forward to the opportunity to connect with, inspire, and entertain you.
Additional Booking Notes
For parties/venues of about 150 or less guests, Ayesha can bring a PA system with mics/mic stands that is adequate for performances. For larger parties, a dj with sound equipment is required.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| September 14, 2023 • 9:00am - 10:00am | Studio Session |
| April 01, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| July 31, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| September 18, 2020–September 19, 2020 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Birthday Party |
| March 27, 2020 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Jazz Night |
| March 13, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Happy Hour Jazz Performance |
Set List
A wide variety of cover songs are available. Some Genres, Artists, and Songs are listed below:
Genres
R&B
Soul
Neo-Soul
Motown
Jazz
Blues
Gospel
Pop
Top 40
Disco
Funk
Holiday
Musical Theatre
Artists/Composers Examples
Aaliyah
Adele
Aerosmith
Al Green
Alan Menken
Alicia Keys
Amy Winehouse
Andra Day
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Anita Baker
Anthony Hamilton
Aretha Franklin
Ashanti
Babyface
Barbara Streisand
Beyonce
Billie Holiday
Boyz II Men
Brandy
Brian McKnight
Bruno Mars
CeCe Winans
Celine Dion
Chaka Khan
Cher
Christina Aguilera
Ciara
Commodores
Corrine Bailey Rae
D’Angelo
Deniece Williams
Destiny’s Child
Diana Ross
Dionne Warwick
Disney
Donna Summer
Donnie McClurkin
Eartha Kitt
Ed Sheeran
Ella Fitzgerald
Elton John
En Vogue
Erykah Badu
Estelle
Fantasia
Floetry
Fred Hammond
George Gershwin
George Michael
Heather Headley
India Arie
James Brown
Janelle Monae
Janet Jackson
Janis Joplin
Jeffrey Osborne
Jennifer Hudson
Jill Scott
John Legend
John Mayer
Josh Groban
Joss Stone
Justin Bieber
Justin Timberlake
Karyn White
Katy Perry
Keith Sweat
Kelis
Kelly Price
Keri Hilson
Kurt Carr
Kurt Franklin
Lady Gaga
Lauryn Hill
Lena Horne
Luther Vandross
Macy Gray
Madonna
Mahalia Jackson
Mariah Carey
Maroon 5
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Sapp
Mary J. Blige
Maxwell
Michael Buble
Michael Jackson
Monica
Musiq
Mya
Nina Simone
Norah Jones
Patti LaBell
Pink
Prince
R. Kelly
Raheem Devaughn
Ray Charles
Rihanna
Robin Thicke
Sam Cooke
Sarah Vaughan
Sheryl Crow
Shirley Ceasar
Sia
Stephen Sondheim
Stevie Wonder
SWV
Tamela Mann
Tasha Cobbs
Teena Marie
The Weekend
Tina Turner
TLC
Toni Braxton
Tyrese
Usher
Vanessa Williams
Vivian Green
Whitney Houston
Yolanda Adams
+ More
Sample Songs
1999-Prince
A Change is Gonna Come-Sam Cooke
A House is Not a Home-Luther Vandross
Aint No Stopping Us Now-Commodores
All Night Long-Lionel Richie
All of Me-John Legend
At Last-Etta James
Ave Maria
Bad Girls-Donna Summer
Bad Romance-Lady Gaga
Beggin & Pleadin-Brandy
Best of My Love-Emotions
Boogie Oogie Oogie-A Taste of Honey
Boogie Wonderland-E, W, & F
Borderline-Madonna
Born This Way-Lady Gaga
Brick House
Call Me Maybe-Carly Rae Jepson
Can’t Help Falling In Love
Can’t Help Falling in Love-Elvis Presley
Can’t Help It-Michael Jackson
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You-Franki Valli
Celebration-Kool & The Gang
Chandelier-Sia
Conga-Gloria Estefan
Crazy in Love-Beyonce
Crazy in Love-PMJ
Crazy-CeeLo Green
Diamonds-Rihanna
Don’t Leave Me This Way-Thelma Huston
Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough-Michael Jackson
Dream a Little Dream of Me-Doris Day
Dream On-Aerosmith
Feeling Good-Nina Simone
Fever-Peggy Lee
Fire-Pointer Sisters
Firework-Katy Perry
Fly Me to the Moon-Frank Sinatra
Fool For You-Alice Smith/Cee Lo
For Once in My Life-Stevie Wonder
Forget You-CeeLo Green
Georgia On My Mind-Ray Charles
Get Here-Oleta Adams
Girl From Ipanema-Astrud Gilberto
Hallelujah
Halo-Beyonce
Happily Ever After-Case
He Loves Me-Jill Scott
Here & Now-Luther Vandross
I Believe in You and Me-Whitney Houston
I Got Rhythm-Dorothy Dandridge
I Hope You Dance-Lee Ann Womack
I Wanna Dance With Somebody-Whitney Houston
I Will Survive-Gloria Gaynor
I’m Every Woman-Whitney Houston
Inseperable-Nat King Cole
Just the Way You Are-Bruno Mars
Killing Me Softly
L.O.V.E-Nat King Cole
Lady Marmalade
Locked Out of Heaven-Bruno Mars
Lost Without You-Robin Thicke
Love Never Felt So Good-JT/MJ
Love on the Brain-Rihanna
Love on Top-Beyonce
Marry Me-Train
Miss Celie’s Blues (Sister)
Moon River-Audrey Hepburn
Moves Like Jagger-Maroon 5
My Favorite Things
My First My Last My Everything-Barry White
My Funny Valentine
Only Girl In the World-Rihanna
Pretty Girl Rock-Keri Hilson
Proud Mary-Tina Turner
Purple Rain-Prince
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Raise Your Glass-Pink
Respect-Aretha Franklin
Ribbon in the Sky-Stevie Wonder
Rise Up-Andra Day
Rise-Katy Perry
Rolling In the Deep-Adele
September-Earth, Wind, & Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered-Stevie Wonder
Single Ladies-Beyonce
So In Love-Jill Scott Anthony Hamilton
Someone to Watch Over Me-Ella Fitzgerald
Sometimes it Snows in April-Prince
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Star Spangled Banner
Summertime
Survivor-Destiny’s Child
That’s Life-Frank Sinatra
The Lord’s Prayer
They Can’t Take That Away From Me-Frank Sinatra
Titanium
Treasure-Bruno Mars
Umbrella-Rihanna
Unchained Melody-Righteous Brothers
Unforgettable-Nat King Cole
Untitled-D’Angelo
We Are Family-Sister Sledge
We Are Young-Fun f/Janelle Monae
Wind Beneath My Wings-Bette Midler
Without You-Usher
XO-Beyonce
You Are So Beautiful-Joe Cocker
You are the best thing-Ray LaMontagne
You Are the Sunshine of My Life
You Oughta Know-Alanis Morissette
You’re More than Wonderful-Brian McKnight
You-Jessie Powell
+ More
Influences & Inspiration
Influences include but are not limited to:
Jill Scott
Ella Fitzgerald
Whitney Houston
Setup Requirements
Access to electrical outlets
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