GRIOTS REPUBLIC - AN URBAN BLACK TRAVEL MAG - JULY 2016

04ANDROMEDA
TURRE
TRAVELER PROFILE
Andromeda’s professional career truly started
when she went on tour with Ray Charles as one
of his background vocalists, a “Raelette.“
An international success, Andromeda was featured
as the “Queen of the Blues” singing with
the Jazz Big Band at Tokyo Disney in Japan for
14 months. While there, she recorded her debut
album “Introducing Andromeda Turre” which
got her to the 2008 Grammy awards. Andromeda
took the album on the road and has enjoyed well
received tours in China, Croatia, Czech Republic,
India, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam,
and many more countries.
Andromeda has formal training in Vocal Performance
from Berklee College of Music, Theater
from the Boston Conservatory and Dance from
Alvin Ailey & Dance Theater of Harlem. She
also studied piano and composition from age
5. Growing up with Jazz musician parents Steve
Turre and Akua Dixon, Andromeda claims most
of her musical training from home.
Based in New York City, Andromeda continues to
perform both original works and standards with
her own group as well as being a featured vocalist
with many other bands. In addition, she works
as a vocal coach, songwriter, arranger, producer
and performance coach. With a valid passport,
Andromeda continues to take her voice all over
the world. For more information visit
www.AndromedaTurre.com.