ADINA NYREE...SINGER, SONGWRITER

Adina Nyree uses her work to give voice to the voiceless, as well as social commentary on global issues. Her works include, but are not limited to, topics such as American teenage pregnancy and the conflict diamond trade in Africa. She is the author of a self-published chapbook, “Read My Lips: The Poetical Ramblings of an Insanely Aware Girl”. She is the former creative writer and performing artist in William B. Johnson's ( Lil Billy Ent.) theatrical production, Drumadics(Drum-Addicts). Member of the Boston-Lizard Lounge 2004 and 2005 National Slam Teams. She has been featured at such venues as Simmons College Black Women's Symposium 2005 and Women's Month Poetry Jam 2006, United Nation's Church Center-Children's Rights Declaration Forum 2006, Brockton Public Library Poetry Series, as well as elementary schools, urban youth programs and churches around the nation. She is also featured on the 2006 season of P.L.A.C.E.S on Boston Educational Access and in the Yale Peabody Museum's Poems on the Road to Justice DVD (2006). www.adinanyree.com Adina Nyree - The Band is comprised of the soon-to-be husband and wife duo - Adina Nyree and Trevor P. Allen. Adina writes all the lyrics and Trevor produces all the music. Together the two form an infectious team who's songs evoke strong emotion and pensive thoughts all the while keeping you bouncing and grooving. Certified Organic fuses Adina's three loves of poetry, philosophy and song. An album and artist conscious of the world around and inside us all. Planted in nutrient rich soil of understanding, love and hope, Certified Organic seeks to grow on the listener, intertwining with mind, body and soul. For live performances, they are joined by a host of talented guest musicians who make for a fabulous show you don't want to miss.