Yolonda Lavender is an international recording artist with the independent label Truth Tone Records. She is a singer/songwriter, curator, composer, arranger and performing artist from Kalamazoo, Michigan whose sound is soul-based with gospel, r&b, hip-hop, blues and jazz influences. Yolonda has showcased her artistry in artistic spaces around the country and shared stages with the likes of artists such as Erykah Badu, En Vogue, Keith Murray, The Spinners and more. Additionally, Yolonda is an advocate and activist who takes pride in using her artistry to spread the messages of peace and love and to promote social justice all in an effort to evoke change. "I believe that the arts serve as a powerful catalyst to move the message of social justice. As an artist, I feel a responsibility to use my artistry to advance such messages."-Yolonda Lavender Performance Credits: The Spinners Next Sunshine Anderson Vaughn Anthony Erykah Badu En Vogue Elzhi of Slum Village Keith Murray Albums: Soul Artistry The Genres of Me Back 4 The 1st Time