Event Information
Sheldon Theatre
443 West Third StRed Wing, MN 55066
About
His impressive performance history is dense with experience.
Anita Jackson is a native of St. Louis, Missouri who returned home after living in New York City for twelve years. She is a graduate of the American Music and Dramatic Academy in New York and has performed extensively nationally and internationally in theater productions, concerts and workshops. She has recorded and performed as a background vocalist for several artists in the music industry.
She recorded as a background vocalist for Bette Midler on her acclaimed song “From a Distance” which won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1991; as a background vocalist for Patti Austin on “I Can Move this Mountain”; and Mariah Carey on “Anytime You Need a Friend”. Anita has toured and performed as a background vocalist for recording artist Chico DeBarge on his “Long Time, No See” album which was released in 1997.
Malena Smith is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri. Malena’s vocal style reveals her rich jazz, soul, and popular music roots. She has performed on many stages in Saint Louis and different parts of the United States, as well as internationally in Japan. Malena’s most notable collaborations have included performances with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO), Brian Owens, The Adam Maness Trio, and Quincy Jones’ protégé, Clark Beckham. Malena is currently an Artist-In-Residence with LIFE Creative Group.