A Tribute to the Music of Phyllis Hyman’ | Featuring Mary Cross 2NspireU

Mary Cross – Classic Soul Singer Songwriter, Recording Artist and Stylista.

Few artists are the very definition of a generational talent. Mary Cross is one of them…from Jazz, Classic Soul, Soft Rock and R&B her voice interprets lyrics that tug at heart strings while taking music lovers on a journey….as they lean in.

Although music is her first love, fashion is a close second, evident by the gowns and signature hat collections worn during her performances –exuding elegance and grace.
She is Founder and CEO of 2NspireU, LLC and has garnered a number of awards and acknowledgements from newspaper and magazines, radio and dj presenters worldwide, as well as tv and vlogs – in celebration of her partnership with non profit organizations benefiting seniors, youth and mental health communities.

Mary was a Reader’s Choice Nominee for 2021 Soultracks Female Artist of the Year and is the recipient of 2021 Creative Media Tri-state Black History Award.

Her latest single titled PROMISE was #1 on the Amazon UK Soul charts upon release in January 2021.

Mary has been featured on WHYY Concert Series, NPR Radio Times interview with Mary Cummings Jordan, Frontrunner magazine, ShoutoutLA magazine, Anointed News Journal and more.

Recent performances include the Jefferson Health Annual Gala, Fraternity Scholarship, Illusions Jazz on the Pike. Standing room only performance at Hilton Garden Inn for Jazz at the Waterfront 3rd Thursdays; and a SOLD OUT show at the Willingboro Kennedy Center! Mary was featured headliner for Philly’s the CDC Giveback Nicetown Festival and will perform a Tribute to the music of the late great Phyllis Hyman. Earlier this year, Mary Cross 2NspireU performed for the Willingboro Jazz Fest with headliner Gerald Veasley and the amazing artists.

The 2NspireU band consists of 6 members: 5 musicians and 1 background vocalist and Mary on lead vocals. The band name is also the Mission Statement and purpose! Band members (Sax, Bass, Drums, Keys, Guitar and background vocalists).

The band repertoire consists of music from many eras and artists. Mary’s love for timeless classic soul music is evident in the recordings she has created thus far. by artists such as Phyllis Linda Hyman, Otis Redding, Nina Simone, Nancy Wilson, Oleta Adams, Patti Austin, Stephen Bishop, and Linda Ronstadt, and more.

Mary is working on her highly anticipated debut album that will include songs arranged/produced by a host of composers. An album of American Song Book classics and a separate project of original music.
Current releases can be found on all music platforms.