Gospel artiste NISA, born Genisa St Hillaire, is dedicated to spreading messages of hope and encouragement through her music and testimony. She is set to host her third concert, Aurora, at the Central Bank Auditorium on May 24, starting at 6 pm. Known for her powerful presence both in the studio and on stage, NISA is eager to continue sharing her journey and faith with her audience.
NISA was born into a family of musicians.
“My father is a keyboardist, among other musical trades, and my mum was a vocalist back in the day,” she says. “Getting her to sing now is almost an impossible feat. Fun fact, mummy and daddy were in a band when they were younger, before they had me, called the Messiah Singers. Truth be told, everyone in my family has the skill of playing an instrument, singing and arranging as well.
“I think, however, when it comes to being inspired, I believe that is a mixture of just being around the music and having a place to share it. My musical inspirations were more on the outside. Chaka Khan, George Benson, Whitney Houston, Al Jarreau, Mary J Blige, CeCe Winans, Jasmine Sullivan. I can call so many names.”
Having performed both on stage and in the studio as a top go-to backing vocalist/arranger for many of the nation’s premier artistes, she now brings her brand front and centre.
“I spent many, many years pouring what I believe was the best of me at the time into the love conversation of music for others,” NISA adds.
“Then I had a story to tell. When one starts penning their own material, there’s almost an instantaneous shift in the atmosphere. Although I remain extremely shy, I would say life decided for me. It’s just impossible to deny calling and purpose. Read More
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