On a personal note...

At this point in my life, I’ve stepped out on faith with a brand new venture to add to my creative mix.  It is called “Candle flame”, a new name in greeting cards.  Yes, I have finally launched one of my lifelong passions of sending cards that allow the recipient to get a hand written note.  In this text and email world, I don’t want to miss the opportunity to keep the human spirit alive.  Visit www.candleflamegreetingcards.com and purchase some!

It has been an interesting journey up to now, and I’m still thanking you for your consistent love and support in my artistic travels.  It means so much to have you come up and tell me so.  I’m still “working on the building” of my career, personal and spiritual growth.  Life is short, so we must live it!   

For performances, remember to check
The Singer page and you can still order CDs from my website by clicking the "CD Baby" logo on the Merchandise page. Please feel free to post a review  comment on CD Baby, I’d love to read it. You can also email me here on my site, to let me know what's happening! Email me at management@mariahowell.com

And now…my artistic friends…

I want to always give much love and respect to my fellow artistic friends...this
includes musicians, actors and authors…give them a visit as well.

Tracy Hamlin @ www.tracyhamlin.com
Elisabeth Withers @ www.elisabethwithers.net
Legendary Actor, Louis Gossett, Jr. @ www.louisgossett.com
Author and longtime friend, Kelvin DeMarcus Allen @ www.kelvindallen.com
Jazz Saxophonist, Marion Meadows @ www.marionmeadows.com
Jazz Saxophonist, Kim Waters @ www.kimwaters.net
Jazz Vocalist, Rene' Marie @ www.renemarie.com
Trumpeter, Jon Thornton @ www.jonthorntonmusic.com
Jazz Guitarist, Eric Essix @ www.ericessix.com
Electric Jazz Violinist, Ken Ford @ www.kenford.net
Jazz Trumpeter, Joey Sommerville @ www.joeysommerville.com
Grammy nominated Imani Winds @ www.imaniwinds.com


More Love…More Music,
Maria
 

Blair Underwood Book Signing SiMan Baby and Dereck Harper
Blair Underwood
book signing
SiMan Baby and Dereck Harper
of 102.5
   
Singing backup for Babyface in Tokyo, Japan - 2001
Maria w/Peabo Bryson
Maria hanging out with the Japanese group
Singing backup for Babyface in Tokyo, Japan - 2001 Maria w/Peabo Bryson Maria hanging out with the Japanese group
Dreams Come True
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I am still enjoying listening to "the Same Old Story"..I really love the way that cd flows...for me it really is part of the cd experience...how well the music melts together...Chris Niedbala

I recently purchased The Young Indiana Jones series Mystery of the Blues, and I must say your performance in the series was exquisit!...Gypsy

Hello, just thought I would drop you a line and tell you we are playing Maria Howell on www.soul24-7.com and if Same Old Story CD keeps on picking the plays it will be in our chart soon. We are Soul music internet non downloadable radio station with live DJ's. Regards, Steve Bennett / Soul 24-7 / London

Maria I love the new CD . Keep up the good work. I can truly say that I am proud of you. I 'm sure that WSSU is proud of you also. Take care...Ray Finger / WSSU class of '84.

Maria, I recently purchased your "Same Old Story" CD from CD Baby.... fantastic! Especially "Let's Get Involved", which is getting a lot of exposure within the UK Rare Soul scene. I DJ at some venues and will soon have a spot at a major venue and I shall be kicking off my set with this excellent track. Maria, thanks for the pleasure and best wishes with your career...Mark Simpson / U.K.

Hi Maria, just a friendly hello from a fellow Tarheel...I was stationed in Okinawa two years ago, one of the highlights of my tour was seeing you in concert more than once... Glad to hear you have released another CD...Keep up the good work...Take Care...Glenn Branch

Dear Maria Howell, that's some excellent music which I've heard and I wanted to give you my compliments for a job well done. I'm sure lot's of other people agree with me that this is quality music and I'm more then grateful to work with you in helping you create a buzz for it...My name Is Andreas Hellingh, a radio dj and a&r consultant from Amsterdam the Netherlands in Europe