Maiysha Channels Her Inner Bowie On 'This Much Is True:'

New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - David Bowie is one of the biggest influences on progressive soul siren Maiysha's debut album 'This Much Is True:' (August 26- Eusonia/UFO), which is why she was thrilled when veteran Bowie bassist Gail Ann Dorsey joined her for a recent NYC showcase.

"Gail has played with many musicians I admire, so it was an honor that she wanted to work with us for this performance," says Maiysha. "The Bowie connection is especially exciting- Bowie was one of my earliest musical idols for albums like 'Ziggy Stardust,' 'Let's Dance,' and 'Young Americans'. 'Young Americans' actually had special meaning for me because another one of my idols, Luther Vandross, co-wrote "Fascination" and helped with the vocal arrangements on that record."

"Bowie's ability to take on different personas, experiment musically, and show off many sides of his personality inspired my musical path," continues Maiysha. "Every song on 'This Much is True:' reflects a different facet of my character, and I'm not locked into any one niche- lyrically or musically. I can thank Bowie for driving me to constantly reinvent my sound, incorporating everything from swing music to rock to classic soul to drum and bass on my album."

The combination has worked spectacularly- Newsweek declared that Maiysha's "soulful sound incorporates hip-hop, jazz, and funk that is just as comfortable on the dance floor as at a backyard barbecue". Hip-hop journalist Will Dawson also got a taste of Maiysha's NYC showcase and raved that she "let loose with soaring vocals that literally rocked the packed studio with a mix of rock, soul, jazz and funk."