{"id":2313610,"date":"2026-03-05T09:05:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T09:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2313610"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:05:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T09:05:33","slug":"mariea-antoinette-releases-new-single-afrika","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/mariea-antoinette-releases-new-single-afrika\/","title":{"rendered":"Mariea Antoinette Releases New Single \u201cAfrika\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/2026\/03\/mariea-antoinette-releases-new-single-afrika\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Harp Virtuoso Mariea Antoinette Captivates Audiences with Her New Single and Visually Stunning Video, \u201cAfrika,\u201d Inspired by the Heart of Africa<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Renowned jazz harpist <strong>Mariea Antoinette<\/strong> has captivated audiences around the world with her soulful voice, virtuosic harp performances, and ability to seamlessly navigate multiple musical genres.<\/p>\n<p>From smooth jazz to contemporary grooves, Mariea has carved a unique space in the music industry, earning acclaim as one of today\u2019s most revered harpists.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/f-EN_iMhzTc?si=JdtDbbz9P1bIBa6R\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>She invites listeners on an unforgettable musical journey to the Motherland with her latest single and visually stunning music video, <strong><em>Afrika<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by her transformative tour across Africa, the largest continent rich in natural beauty, cultural diversity, and musical heritage, Mariea captures the heartbeat of the land through the expressive power of the harp.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVisiting Africa changed me forever,\u201d says Mariea. \u201cThe beauty, the people, the music, the food, the fashions, it is a magnificent land, a heritage, a drumbeat. I had to tell a special story with the harp, one that lets your imagination take flight, where lions, giraffes, wildebeests, and zebras live unhurried lives in their natural habitats. Listen with your mind\u2019s eye.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Afrika<\/em><\/strong> is streaming now on all digital platforms, including <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/qsh6qazab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001U_0UdeSK2AQa9JzaqEiZqvM9kIdHsSzSK83VH7DrLcijMvdSxRBWf2hfAONrKJQM-WyDbQLbkH9XmLqypCL-GiwzyUkm1KIOMEDI0_2VzKggsG6L1uS4f293CAqVyVPwCkFguOUXA8DT2Tsf4E3pBUNx9XfQA35e&amp;c=Jx03MxoYnXwsiinJodf9F2mO449GVicABuRsc1SHqBqIX25UaV_Hbg==&amp;ch=whmwKNi3TkqF8IrGRSQ7axyyGrJxcvwF1wrwppCypwr5Aqkk2uEltA==\">Spotify<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The single features an extraordinary ensemble of musicians. Mariea Antoinette performs on harp, while MD-Allan Phillips provides keys and percussion, Evan Marks delivers on guitar, and Nathan Brown drives the bass lines. Derek Cannon leads the horn section with Jordan Morita on trombone.<\/p>\n<p>The Fantastic All Stars contribute lush strings, Tiki Pasillas energizes the rhythm on drums, and Natalia Phillips adds soulful vocals.<\/p>\n<p>Together, they create a rich and vibrant soundscape that embodies the spirit of Africa.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Mariea Antoinette is a jazz harpist redefining the boundaries of her instrument.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Classically trained, she earned her undergraduate degree in music at the University of California, San Diego and completed master\u2019s work in harp performance at the University of Arizona.<\/p>\n<p>She has performed alongside legends such as KEM and Smokey Robinson, and graced iconic stages including the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hollywood Bowl, global jazz festivals, and so many more.<\/p>\n<p>She has also had the honor of performing for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AFRIKA-cover-_1_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49823\" src=\"https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AFRIKA-cover-_1_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AFRIKA-cover-_1_.jpg 900w, https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AFRIKA-cover-_1_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AFRIKA-cover-_1_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AFRIKA-cover-_1_-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AFRIKA-cover-_1_-432x432.jpg 432w, https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AFRIKA-cover-_1_-268x268.jpg 268w, https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AFRIKA-cover-_1_-700x698.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With three acclaimed studio albums released and her fourth project arriving in 2026, Mariea continues to inspire audiences worldwide with her blend of jazz, R&amp;B, soul, and contemporary sounds.<\/p>\n<p>Mariea Antoinette will perform with the all-female ensemble Jazz in Pink at the upcoming SeaBreeze Jazz Festival 2026, showcasing her artistry, collaboration, and commitment to celebrating women in jazz.<\/p>\n<p>Mariea Antoinette\u2019s performances are visually breathtaking and musically electrifying.<\/p>\n<p>She transforms the harp from a classical background instrument into a commanding lead voice in contemporary music, creating a modern, glamorous, and emotionally resonant experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Booking and More Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Website: MarieaAntoinette.com<br \/>Instagram: @marieaantoinette<\/p>\n<p>Listen and Stream Afrika Today<br \/>Afrika is streaming on all digital platforms, including Spotify<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>BNM Publicity Group<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t(function(d, s, id) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tjs = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tjs.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\";\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script><script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v21.0&#038;appId=584311258357213&#038;autoLogAppEvents=1\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source news.theurbanmusicscene.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Harp Virtuoso Mariea Antoinette Captivates Audiences with Her New Single and Visually Stunning Video, \u201cAfrika,\u201d Inspired by the Heart of Africa Renowned jazz harpist Mariea Antoinette has captivated audiences around the world with her soulful voice, virtuosic harp performances, and ability to seamlessly navigate multiple musical genres. 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