Alfreda Gerald
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Alfreda Gerald is an American vocalist born in Morganton, North Carolina.
Upon graduating from college, Gerald sang professional opera with the
R&B background and has toured and/or recorded with such artists as Elton John, Warren Haynes, Oteil Burbridge, The Gap Band, Michelle Malone, Third Day, Celine Dion, The Black Crowes, Gladys Knight, Shawn Mullins and Taliesin Orchestra
.
She's heard as the woman singing nonsensical lyrics to the theme song of the 1994 cult classic Cartoon Network/Adult Swim series, Space Ghost Coast to Coast (credited as "Alfrieda Gerald"). Her vocal performance was improvised to playback of the theme as performed by Sonny Sharrock.
She has been a featured vocalist with
Ethnicity and 2005 Yanni Live! world tours, and appears in the live concert films Tribute, and Yanni Live! The Concert Event
.
Gerald appeared in Madea's Witness Protection (2012) performing "Oh Happy Day". She also appeared in The Hate U Give and TV shows Hap and Leonard and The Detour.
Discography
- Soulstice (2004)
- The Standards Collection (2006)
References
- Alfreda Gerald bio at Reflections (Unofficial Yanni fan page)
- Alfreda Gerald at AllMusic
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