Yola the great biography websites
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The Yola
Ricourt, Milagros. "The Yola". The Dominican Republic Reader: History, Culture, Politics, edited by Eric Paul Roorda, Lauren H. Derby and Raymundo Gonzalez, New York, USA: Duke University Press, 2014, pp. 495-499. https://doi.org/10.1515/9780822376521-119
Ricourt, M. (2014). The Yola. In E. Roorda, L. Derby & R. Gonzalez (Ed.), The Dominican Republic Reader: History, Culture, Politics (pp. 495-499). New York, USA: Duke University Press. https://doi.org/10.1515/9780822376521-119
Ricourt, M. 2014. The Yola. In: Roorda, E., Derby, L. and Gonzalez, R. ed. The Dominican Republic Reader: History, Culture, Politics. New York, USA: Duke University Press, pp. 495-499. https://doi.org/10.1515/9780822376521-119
Ricourt, Milagros. "The Yola" In The Dominican Republic Reader: History, Culture, Politics edited by Eric Paul Roorda, Lauren H. Derby and Raymundo Gonzalez, 495-499. New York, USA: Duke University Press, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1515/9780822376521-119
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Yola (singer)
Musical artist
Yolanda Claire Quartey (born 31 July 1983),[2] known professionally as Yola or Yola Carter, is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and actress. Her debut studio album Walk Through Fire (2019) received critical acclaim and earned her four Grammy Award nominations, including Best New Artist. Her follow-up, Stand for Myself (2021), received similar acclaim and earned her two more Grammy nominations. Yola made her acting debut in 2022, portraying "the Godmother of rock and roll" Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrman's biopic Elvis, and later made her Broadway debut in 2024 when she began playing Persephone in Anaïs Mitchell's musical Hadestown.
Early and personal life
[edit]Yola was born in Bristol, England.[3] Her family tried to discourage her from music at a young age, as they thought it was an unrealistic career option.[4][5] When Yola was just under 2 her father left her and her mother be
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Yola Vinyl Records & Discography
Who is Yola? A Brief Career Overview
Yola, whose full name is Yolanda Claire Quartey, is a dazzling English singer-songwriter and musician known for her genre-blending sounds that range across black americana, folk, and new americana. With a voice that resonates powerfully and lyrics that deeply connect with her audience, Yola has established herself as a sensational force in contemporary music. Her esteemed career has been marked by six GRAMMY nominations, reflecting her profound impact on the industry--critically acclaimed releases, dynamic performances, and collaborations with legendary artists like Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.
Not only has she excelled as a musician, but Yola made her memorable acting debut as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrmann's film ELVIS and has garnered attention for her Broadway presence in 2024's Hadestown. Each step in her career showcases her unique artistry and sincere dedication to her craft.