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What's New: New CD: 'Alliance' (download mp3's) |Asia 2002 Tour (view photos)
The Players: Merika Hunter | John Aitken | Will "sweet potato" Yam | Sascha Alexander

Merika Hunter

It has been said that Miss Merika Hunter is the "flower" of the band Soulflower. Merika was raised in a musical family, singing harmonies at the age of three. By five, she was singing music festivals throughout North America. She placed as a finalist in the 1996 Canadian National Exhibition Rising Star Contest and performed at the prestigious Reggae on the River Festival in 2001
Instrument:
Lead Vocals, Random Smiles and Suddenly Striking Sultry Poses
Musical Influences:
Rock:
Lenny Kravitz, Dee Lite, Pearl Jam, Beastie Boys

Jazz:

Billy Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louise Lambert
Opera:
Maria Callas
Band History:
1989-1995
Lambert Lee Family Band
Toronto, Canada
1996-1997
E.Y. Jazz Orchestra
Toronto, Canada
2000-2001
Crazy Fingers
Maui, HI
1999-2002
Soulflower
Maui, HI
Astrological Sign:
The Scorpion
Occupation / Interests:

Massage Therapy, Italian Opera, Physical Fitness, Being a Mom to Daughter Courage

Favorite Animal:
Green Sea Turtle
Favorite Color:

Pink

Personal Philosophy:
Each of us creates our own reality with our thoughts ... so THINK!!!
Kid Picture:

The lovely young Merika at age two, in Toronto, Canada

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