I consider each performance to be an intimate conversation between me and the audience members. Andra Day audienceconversationintimate Change image and share on social
I knew that I could sing when I was young. I would listen to a lot of jazz; I'm a big jazz fan. When I first got to high school and studied musical theater, I could sing. But I added certain things to my voice, and I realized after graduating high school that this is the kind of voice I had. It's not very nimble, but it's heavy. Andra Day addbigfan share on social
It would have been so awesome to be born in the Thirties and be in your prime in the Fifties. Except for the whole being black thing, obviously! Andra Day awesomebearblack Change image and share on social
When I was 20, I wanted to be famous and win a Grammy and have people respect and love me. Andra Day famousgrammylove Change image and share on social
Listening to the stories told in jazz music and how those artists expressed their truths about the times and what they were dealing with is what struck me the most. Andra Day artistdealexpress Change image and share on social
I am happy that I can challenge myself in various fields. Andra Day challengefieldhappy Change image and share on social
I think gratitude is a big thing. It puts you in a place where you're humble. Andra Day biggratitudehumble Change image and share on social
I like things that are over the top and subtle at the same time. Andra Day subtlethingtime Change image and share on social
My style was established in the Forties and Fifties, then got dragged through the decades and picked up a couple more things on the way. Andra Day coupledecadedrag Change image and share on social