Malisha Bleau

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Born in Bradford, England, Malisha was raised by her Jamaican mother and Dominican father. She is one of five children; two brothers and two sisters. She grew up in a Christian home and regularly attended church from a young age. Her earliest interest in music was prompted by singing hymns and listening to the church choir. A self taught vocalist Malisha’s earliest memory of her singing was about five years. At 12 years she was imitating her favourite artists; Brandy, Aliyah , Whitney Houston and was encouraged by her parents to learn to play the piano, although she stopped at basic introductory lessons. Age thirteen, Malisha was singing, writing and recording her music at her best friend’s family studio. Malisha has always performed musically from a young age throughout her adolescence within the Church, School and with groups of friends throughout her teens. She was part of a girl band named ‘Feline’ while at school. Malisha decided to take a few years out from her music. She completed Bradford College and graduated from Bradford University in 2009, with BA Honours degree in ‘Applied criminal Justice’. During this time she gave birth to her second son, her first son then age six. After completing her studies and with the support of her family and friends, Malisha a single parent, gained part time work and still caring for her family, returned to the music scene and is determined to pursue her career. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By

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