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Melba Moore
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legendary Tony Award winner and
Grammy nominated songstress - Queen
Melba Moore rocked the house during
her new album release party on July
19, 2023, at the Ashford & Simpson’s
Sugar Bar, located in the trendy upper
west side of Manhattan. The debut of
her new album Imagine was o昀케cially
released.
There to celebrate her new album
release was another entertainment legend, Dionne Warick - singer, actress,
and television host; Valerie Simpson
- songwriter, producer, and recording
artist with the duo Nickolas Ashford,
and many longtime fans.
Melba Moore mesmerized an electri昀椀ed audience that was awaiting her
appearance - as she hit the stage with
songs from her new album IMAGINE.
In a standing room only venue, Queen
Melba once again touched the hearts
and souls of her audience with songs
from her album like “So In Love”.
Songs that continue to remind us of
why we truly love and appreciate this
multi-talented artist in the 昀椀rst place!
Throughout her three decades of
music and entertainment, indomitable Queen Melba is still going
strong!
Queen Melba’s new album is like a
breath of fresh air. It was as if she truly allowed us a glimpse into her innermost spirit, one that exudes love and a
birthing of something incredibly wonderful, happy, new, from an exciting
time in her life. Before the night was
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over, her iconic presence took us back
in time with songs like Lean On Me,
and songs that rocked us on our feet
including the disco beat of Pick Me
Up I’ll Dance.
The Interview:
In an exclusive interview with Womenz
Straight Talk Magazine, Queen Melba
told us that the songs from the Imagine release are a reinvention of herself
that embodies who she really is. She
wanted to set the record straight when
she explained that by no means she
considers her latest album a comeback
project. She has continued her work in
a variety of mediums throughout her
career. We can certainly attest to that!
Her incredible performance lit up the
room with a remarkable energy that
only a legend like Queen Melba could
bring.
However, when asked what inspired
her to do this particular album, Queen
Melba said that the inspiration which
culminated through this project was an
opportunity to actually pass the baton
down to her daughter, Chari (“Melba Jr.”). It was Chari who bought the
songs for her mother to sample, and
later took on the role of executive producer for the album.
Queen Melba said her Uncle Charles
and his brother Boe have always been
responsible for the success of all of her
recordings. She expressed that throughout the 昀椀nal stage of this project, their
involvement undoubtedly helped to
bring the family back together.
Legacy Moments Continue to
Spotlight Melba Moore
2022-2023
Singer, actress and Tony Award winner
Melba Moore had recently spent time
at Bowie State University in the Fine
and Performing Arts Department collaborating with fashion design professor Maggy Francois to create the suit
the icon wore at a special ceremony in
Newark, New Jersey to name a street
after the multi-talented performer, on
Friday August 8, 2023.
On Thursday, August 10, 2023 the
iconic Harlemite Melba Moore was bestowed with the 2,760th star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame. The
star, paying tribute to her extraordinary contributions to Live Theatre and
Live Performance, was unveiled at the
esteemed 1645 Vine Street, near the
historic corner of Hollywood & Vine.
As anticipation mounted, Hollywood
A-listers and fans alike were eager to
celebrate the remarkable career of this
multi talented artist.
The star-studded event featured renowned guest speakers including Emmy
winner Sheryl Lee Ralph, comedic sensation Katt Williams, and veteran R&B
hitmaker Freda Payne. The Hollywood
Chamber of Commerce, the esteemed