Anita

» Profile

Salford-born Anita undoubtedly has one of the biggest voices in the north west and is probably one the regions best-kept secrets too. She has a huge soulful talent that belies her 5ft 4in frame!

Brought up by her talented parents who where themselves musicians, music was what carried Anitas large Irish family through years where money was tight and performing was all they had. She says: I recall how at seven Id stare up at my mum and dad on stage, I just knew I would follow in the their footsteps one day.

Her first paid performance was as a 16-year-old singer in a 40-piece gospel choir which took her across Europe on sell-out tours. A year later Anita made the move into solo singing with the help of private vocal tuition from the Manchester School of Music.

Various session singing roles followed and in 1999 Anita landed her first solo tour, supporting American soul singer Edwin Starr. Anita says: Supporting a US soul star gave me the much needed experience of working with a live audience. I found out early on that I could capture their emotions and keep them in the palm of my hand.

Anitas skill was undeniable and this led to her fronting bands from all over the world. The ease with which she performs soulful classics, combined with a fantastic personality has won Anita the role of guest entertainer on various cruise liners, along with headlining high profile corporate events in St Tropez, Cannes and Amsterdam.

Soul & Motown is where Anitas heart lies. Her show will take you down memory lane with soul classics from: Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Etta James, and many more...

» Song List

• Help Me Make It Through The Night Gladys Knight
• Midnight Train Gladys Knight
• If I Was Your Woman Gladys Knight
• How Sweet It Is Gladys Knight
• I Heard It Through The Grapevine Gladys Knight
• Lets Stay Together Al Green
• A Womans Worth Alicia Keys
• Falling Alicia Keys
• Aint No Mountain High Enough Marvin Gaye
• Cant Get Next To You Temptations
• Do You Wanna Make Love Millie Jackson
• Georgia Gladys Knight
• Heat Wave Martha Reeves
• Hold Back The Knight The Tramps
• Isnt She Lovely Stevie
• Wonder
• I Wish Stevie Wonder
• Sir Duke Stevie Wonder
• Its The Same Old Song The Four Tops
• Get Ready Martha Reeves
• Let The Music Play Barry White
• Midnight Train To Georgia
• At Last
• Never Give Up On A Good Thing
• Im Doing Fine Now
• Blue Moon
• Wonderful World
• Moon River
• Wish Upon A Star
• Let There Be Love
• Im Stone In Love With You
• Hold Back The Night
• You Do Something To Me
• Someday
• Heat Wave
• Tears Of A Clown
• Ill Be There
• Jimmy Mack
• Neither One Of Us
• Just My Imagination
• Come Back And Finish What You Started
• Part Time Love
• The Best Thing That Ever Happened
• Ladies Night
• The Love I Lost
• Cry Me A River
• Somebody Elses Guy
• Lady Marmalade - Christina Aguilera
• I Want You Back- Jacksons
• Aint No Body- Chaka Khan
• Aint No Mountain High Enough-diana Ross
• Somebody Elses Guy- Jocelyn Brown
• Proud Mary- Tina Turner
• Jackson Medley
• First, Last My Everything Barry White
• Higher And Higher- Jackie Wilson
• Build Me Up Buttercup
• Love Really Hurts
• Young Hearts
• Band Of Gold Medley /sugar Pie/ This Old Heart Of
• Mine
• Stevie Wonder Medley (signed Sealed Delivered/sir
• Duke/i Wish)
• Earth, Wind And Fire Medley
• (september/groove/boogie Wonderland
• And Many More!

» Previous Clients

• Manchester United Football Club
• Manchester City Football Club
• Salford Rugby Club
• The Hilton Hotel
• The Lowry Hotel
• The Midland Hotel
• The Village Hotels
• The Grosvenor Casino
• Christies Charity Foundation
• Scope Charity Foundation
• Ditto Child Foundation (holland)
• Royal Philharmonic Hall (holland)
• The Carlton Hotel Cannes
• P&o Cruises (ocean Village 1 & 2, Ventura, Oceana, Arcadia)
• Irlam Festival
• Manchester Festival
• Lounge 10 Manchester
• Pizza Express Restaurants
• Living Room Restaurants
• And Many More!

» Testimonials

'Hi Anita, Just want to say you were totally AMAZING.. So many of our guests thought that you had an incredible sounding quality voice and didnt want your performance to end, as your repertoire of music catered for all ages. You have a fantastic sence of humour and we all really enjoyed the audience participation without being intrusive. Not only are you outstandly glamorous and beautiful, your exceptional professional attitude and puctual show was first rate. We would HIGHLY recomend you to all. A bespoke service which was tailored to our unique Garden Party. Thank you sooooo much. Hope to work with you again very soon!
- Calvin Moore & Andrew Bennett

Strikingly telegenic singer Anita Ryan looked ravishing and extremely glamorous in a superb, light, vaporous stage gown. She also knows how to walk on and hold a stage. Ryans superior vocal technique conquered all!
- The Stage Dec 09

A star is born!
- Dito Magazine, Holland, 2008

Anita Ryans soulful voice with her down-to-earth character and a touch of class is a pleasure. Mark Richie,
- The Stage, 2007

"It's like watching the frame of Kylie belt out the songs of Aretha" Holds and captivates an audience, a pleasure to look and listen to.

» Set Formats

Anita Offers:

1 x 60 Minute Set
Or
2 x 45 Minute Sets

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