From her humble beginnings in Roanoke, René Marie has been propelled into an international jazz vocalist widely regarded for her suppleness and range lives every lyric as she liberates standard tunes and delivers socially provocative originals.

“René Marie proves herself to be one of the most daring vocalists around. She is fearless in singing about difficult situations or tackling a diverse songbook.” -Jazz review

Radford native, Stephanie Rooker draws from her broad range of musical influences: from singer-songwriter folk of her native Appalachia to her immersion in traditional folk music of Ghana, from her distinctive grasp of the cultural evolution of American gospel--blues--jazz--soul--hip-hop to her passion for the conscious vibes of New Zealand soul and reggae music, her sound is fresh and cultivated. Rooker sings with the careful phrasing of a soulful Eva Cassidy, the wailing of a young, blues-steeped Bonnie Raitt, and the self-affirmative slant of Stevie Wonder.

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