As a musical storyteller, Miriam draws her listeners into a personal and profoundly felt world, expressing a lifetime of rich experiences, cultural influences, and musical inspirations.

Originally trained as a classical soprano in her youth, she has now evolved into the world of jazz. With some decades between her classical training and her recent shift into jazz, her voice has matured into a lower and deeper register, which she is now exploring. Miriam has launched onto the music scene with a unique sound, bringing together carefully crafted music with playful improvisation, and the power of her richly emotive three octave range.

Miriam’s music is influenced by African rhythms, blues, rock, spirituals, classical and jazz to create music that is vibrant, intimate, contemplative and soul-stirring.

Particular inspiration comes from the legendary voices of Miriam Makeba, Ella Fitzgerald and Anita O’Day, the innovative spirit of Bobby McFerrin, Joni Mitchell, Cassandra Wilson, Dianne Reeves, Melody Gardot and Rachel Ferrel, South African musicians such as Ray Phiri, Busi Mhlongo, Thandiswa Mazwai and Zoe Modiga, as well as contemporary voices such as Esperanza Spalding, HER and Somi.

Miriam is a dynamic and potent voice, both musically and in her other endeavors, and her listeners can look forward to an exhilarating journey as she progresses on an inspired artistic path.