Every  so often a light shines into the darkness of musical mediocrity and  from the shadows emerges a fresh new artist with a gift that brings  illumination and perspective to their listeners. Born and raised in the  Bronx, New York, Colette Williams (affectionately known to her friends  as Colie) took the stage after her junior high school teacher recognized  her vocal talent. She encouraged Colie to attend Music & Arts High  School in Harlem where she majored in vocal studies. After graduation,  Colie continued her studies at Syracuse University where she  participated in their musical theatre program. Although an education  major, performing piqued Williams’ inherent love for music and provided  her with a restorative experience that she would be unable to deny.  Colie’s devotion to music and theatre led her to Washington, D.C. There  she began touring and performing with various professional theatre  productions, most notably, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.  After concluding her theatre work, Colie turned her focus to developing  her own distinctive sound. “I’ve always felt a strong connection to  legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Stevie Wonder, Donny  Hathaway, Roberta Flack and Sade.” Spirited by the influence of these  legendary greats, Colie began honing a melodious style all her own. With  an established vision for her sound and a new band, Colie Williams  featuring Soul For A New Day, naturally complement each other with  seamless precision during their performances of timeless covers and  enticing originals. Though often compared to songstresses like Jill  Scott and Teena Marie, Colie’s musical style uniquely blends sounds of  sultry jazz and classic R&B with therapeutic elements that speak to  the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of her listeners. This  singer/songwriter creates music to lift, inspire and share her truth.  Colie's performances intentionally set out to create intimate landscapes  where she connects and shares her vision with the audience. Since  arriving to the District, Colie continues to gain popularity by  frequently appearing in famous U Street corridor venues that include,  Bus Boys and Poets, The Islander, and Jo-Jo’s. Colie’s audiences  frequently request her original material during her performances.  Melodic originals such as "Angel" and "All You Need" embody a balance of  spirit, melody and rhythms. Co-written with producers The Crank Bros.,  her style fuses Go-Go, Latin, Classic R&B and Jazz to create a  breath of fresh air to the urban adult contemporary music scene. As  Williams reaches back to call upon the classic styles of Ella, Sarah and  Billy to inspire her music, her message reaches forward towards today’s  audiences. 

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