A Night of Duets… Mary Cross 2NspireU with Special Guest: Matthew Newsome

American Singer-Songwriter and Stylista from South Jersey. Performs to SOLD OUT audiences and music venues throughout the tri-state region and beyond!

Mary, dubbed ‘The Mother of Cool Smoke’ has immediately identifiable rich contralto vocal tonalities described as sultry, smooth and timeless in both presentation and delivery. If you listen closely, her alluring vocal tonalities are reminiscent of the late Phyllis Hyman.

Frontrunner wrote: “Mary is the kind of singer who takes hold of a song and enraptures her audience in the palm of her hands, as she delivers lyrics, phrases, melodies and harmonies in a way that only she can. Mary’s candor, honesty, humor and purity as an artist make her a rarity in this business.”

In addition to her original releases, she covers the music of Phyllis Hyman, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, H.E.R., Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Lalah Hathaway, Lizz Wright, Burt Bacharach, Oleta Adams, Ray Charles, Billie Holiday, Norah Jones, Deniece Williams, Melody Gardot, Etta James, Alita Moses, Dionne Warwick, Teena Marie, Phoebe Snow, Lynn Fiddmont, O’Jays, The Stylistics, Staple Singers, Gloria Gaynor, Cher, Trijnte Oosterhuis, Prince, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Al Wilson, Corrinne Bailey Rae, Betty Wright, Earth Wind and Fire, The Delphonics, Swing Out Sister, Captain and Tennielle, Karen Carpenter, Amy Winehouse and others!

If you or someone you know LOVES great music and lyrics, come to a performance and let Mary celebrate your life event with you! It will be a memorable evening including a serenade in song!

The WOW factor continues with Mary’s wardrobe changes. GLAM is best word to describe evening gown and hat game. Her fashion sense explains why she is a Stylista.

We invite you to come witness Mary’s vast song repertoire and interpretation accompanied by 2NspireU Band she Founded in 2014. Tickets to Mary’s performances SELL OUT so HURRY! (Every show since March 2021 has been SOLD OUT!)

Mary is a bimonthly resident performer at Wilson’s Live Music, Hi-Nella. So, if you miss the Sept 17th show, she will be returning on Saturday, November 26th!

Mary’s debut in the DMV (DC, MD, VA) region will be with renowned Jazz Pianist, Marcus Johnson at a Jazz Brunch in Lithicum MD on October 9th!

Local performances include: South Jazz Kitchen, Berks Jazz Fest Willingboro Jazz Fest, Illusions, Hilton, City Line Avenue, Wiggins Park, Hilton Garden Inn, and the IDEA Performing Arts Center, Kennedy Center and more.

Mary has also performed with Danny Clay, Eban Brown (former lead vocal with The Stylistics), William Wardlaw (Luther Relives) and a host of other artists.

Mary is the recipient of many awards for her work with nonprofit organizations including universities, healthcare facilities, mental health, youth and senior centers.

Her last release, ‘Promise’ garnered a Soultracks nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year which featured Saxophonist Carl Cox. (The release was also a 2021 Soultracks Top 100 Soul single.)

Mary has released three collaborations with Grammy Nominated producer Donald Robinson (Vanessa Williams) and has upcoming projects with Donald and other producers with releases scheduled to begin in Fall 2022.

For more information, please visit Mary’s website: www.marycrossmusic.com.

Social Media links can be accessed here: https://linktr.ee/marycrossmusic

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