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Ursula Rucker is one of the premiere spoken word recording artists in the music industry today. As a poet and performance artist, Ursula has enchanted critics and fans across the globe with her diverse repertoire, captivating vocals and accessible poetic verse. Since 1994, Ursula has shared her songwriting talent and mesmerizing voice with an array of recording artists and producers including King Britt, 4 Hero, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Josh Wink and The Roots. Each was drawn to the soft-spoken eloquence and undeterred honesty which have become Ursula’s signature. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Ursula began documenting her observations of the world when she was just a girl. A graduate of Temple University’s journalism program, she kept her creative writing as a prized, personal possession until she was prepared to share her gift with the world. In 1994, Ursula introduced an open-mic night audience at Philadelphia’s Zanzibar Blue to the beauty and urgency of her poetry. Word quickly spread throughout the city of Ursula’s poetry and stage performance, which has been described as "strong, vulnerable, wounded and raging." Ursula’s albums include Supa Sista (2001), Silver and Lead (2003), and the recently released Ma’at Mama (2006). For more information about Ursula go to authors.aalbc.com/ursula.htm |