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11 Facts About Eliza Neals

1.

Eliza Neals has released 10 albums since her debut in 1997.

2.

Eliza Neals began her performance career with her two sisters, but eventually became a solo artist.

3.

Eliza Neals studied opera at Wayne State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music.

4.

Eliza Neals began her musical career at local clubs in Detroit, where she developed her vocal style and piano skills.

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In 1997, her debut album, I Want More, was issued with Neals billed simply as Eliza.

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Eliza Neals co-wrote and co-produced Stronghold II, the most recent album by Barrett Strong.

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Eliza Neals has cited Barrett Strong and Joe Louis Walker as inspirations.

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Eliza Neals was named Blues Artist of the Year at the Detroit Black Music Awards in 2018.

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Eliza Neals wrote or co-wrote every song, and she arranged and co-produced the collection in conjunction with Michael Puwal.

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Eliza Neals performed at the 2017 and 2019 Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival.

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Eliza Neals has supported performances by Barrett Strong, Joe Louis Walker, Popa Chubby, Peter Keys, George Clinton, Four Tops, Tony Joe White, Mike Zito, Tommy Castro, Walter Trout, Albert Castiglia, Micki Free, Victor Wainwright, and Solomon Hicks.