Eartha Moore, mononymously known as Eartha, is an American soul singer, songwriter, and musician.[1] Her 2002 album Sidebars was nominated for two Grammy Awards and won one.[2][3]
Eartha | |
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 Eartha performing at a benefit concert in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Eartha Moore |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | alternative rock, Soul, Gospel, R&B |
| Instruments | vocals, keyboards, electric guitar, bass, drums, saxophone |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | AFRT Music |
| Website | www |
Life and career
editEartha was born in Los Angeles, California and raised by foster parents Lucy and Otis Rushing. She started singing at age five, and at age six, she began playing the drums and piano. As a teenager, she was involved in gospel music.[4] Eartha attended high school in North Hills, CA. After graduation, she attended Los Angeles El Camino College and then Los Angeles Trade–Technical College.[citation needed]
Her debut album, This I Know, was released in 2000. Eartha played all instrumental parts for the album, which ranges in genre from gospel to R&B and hip-hop. In 2002, Eartha released her second album, Sidebars.[5] The single I'm Still Standing, mixed by hip-hop producer Chris Puram, performed well at clubs.[6][7] She was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for I'm Still Standing and Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album for Sidebars, the latter of which she won.[8] In 2010, she released her third album, Ink Dry Blue.
Discography
edit- 2000: This I Know
- 2002: Sidebars
- 2010: Ink Dry Blue
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Gospel Superfest | Holiday Special[citation needed] |
| 1991 | Full House | The Wedding[citation needed] |
| 1991 | Full House | The Wedding[citation needed] |
Awards and recognition
edit| Year | Award | Work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Grammy Award | "I'm Still Standing" | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | Nominated |
| 2003 | Grammy Award | Sidebars | Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Rising Stars", Blacktress, November 2001, p.77
- ^ "Grammy's Roundup," Grammy Magazine, Feb 18, 2003
- ^ Jet Magazine, March 10, 2003, p.56-57 [1] retrieved on October 7, 2008
- ^ Christian Moore, Dysonna, May/June 2002, p. 32-33.
- ^ BRE Magazine, Issue 37, Volume XXVI, September 27, 2002, p.8
- ^ Billboard, R&B/Hip Hop, December 7, 2002, p.43
- ^ 53. Chris Puram [2] retrieved on October 7, 2008
- ^ "Power to Win," Playback Magazine, ASCAP, June –July 2003, p.2-3