Teena Marie Prepares to wow the Crowd with her Versatility and Style at Englewood’s bergenPAC Friday, November 30th at 8P.M.

For nearly three decades, pint sized, soul-stirring songstress Teena Marie has been an undeniable force in contemporary pop and R&B. Singer, songwriter, accomplished producer and arranger – she’s captured the hearts and spirits of millions of fans around the world with her versatility and style. On November 30th at 8 P.M., the multitalented music-maker will excite the crowd at Englewood’s bergenPAC.

Born Mary Christine Brockert , the four-time Grammy nominee has been blessed with the ‘gift of music’ since early childhood. Growing up with a strong African-American influence from her godmother the Santa Monica, CA native still has vivid memories of being raised on a diet of “pure” Motown. With ease, Brockert could sing Harry Belafonte tunes by age two – fine-tuning her self-professed “Gift from God.”

Being the first R&B artist to rap and sing on her own records, Teena Marie has contributed much to the world of hip-hop. Her storied journey to music superstardom blazed a path of musical empowerment admired by artists from all genres. Signed to her dream label, Motown Records at age 19, her musical talents would become fully developed under the tutelage of the legendary Rick James. Her 1979 debut “Wild And Peaceful,” produced by James, garnered a number 8 R&B single with “I’m A Sucker For Your Love.” One year later, her second and third albums, “Lady T” and “Irons in the Fire,” produced the hit classics “Behind The Groove” and “I Need Your Loving.” At this time, Marie took creative control of her creative endeavors, and in 1981, released the platinum hit “It Must Be Magic” which featured the up-tempo “Square Biz” and “Portuguese Love.”

Teena Marie signed to Epic Records (1983), and went on to record five additional albums throughout the late eighties and early nineties, including “Starchild,” “Lovergirl” and “Naked to the World” which features one of her seminal hits, “Ooo La La La.” As the sole artist signed to Cash Money Classics, the subsidiary of New Orleans rap entity Cash Money Records, Teena Marie released the successful “La Doña” in 2004, which yielded the Grammy nominated #1 hit “Still In Love.”

Forever young, Teena Marie is now more focused than ever: Now, ready to deliver her 13th album, Sapphire, her second Cash Money Classics/Universal Motown Records release serves as more evidence that the passionate vocalist has never been in better form.

Regarding the Performance:

bergenPAC

30 North Van Brunt Street

Englewood, NJ 07631



About Bergen Performing Arts Center: Known as The John Harms Center for 27 years, this cultural hub in Englewood, has been reborn as Bergen Performing Arts Center or bergenPAC. This 1367- seat theater is a landmark, and in its third season as bergenPAC it remains one of the finest acoustic halls in the United States. The legendary Tony Bennett and Canadian crooner k.d. lang recorded their 2003 Grammy award-winning CD live on bergenPAC’s own stage through a broadband fiber-optic connection with Bennett Studios. bergenPAC is the home of a media production system that is unparalleled, upholding its reputation as a venue for outstanding music, dance and theater. As a non-profit corporation, bergenPAC has thrived thanks to the aid and generosity of sponsors, donors and patrons.





Tickets: $110, $79, $69, $39, $29




For Press information contact: Angela Thomas: (201) 503-1333

To learn more about Teena Marie visit her official website at: http://www.teenamarie.com





Angela Thomas

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Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632

phone: 201 503 1333

fax: 201 503 0424

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