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Yolande was literally born to entertain audiences. Her father, Dr. Serge Benoist deGastyne was the staff Composer and Arranger for the United States Air Force Headquarters Band in Washington D.C. In the late 50's, Dr. deGastyne was commissioned to do an original piece for the famous American Orchestra Leader, Leopold Stokowski. Her mother, Raylyn Terrell was and still is a professional Singer/Songwriter, Recording Artist, Teacher and Vocal Coach. With this inherited gene pool, Yolande didn't have much of a choice about where her heart would lie. Recording the children's gospel classic "Jesus Loves Me" at the age of two and performing it live on the grounds of the Washington Monument at the age of four, Yolande has been singing and entertaining crowds since she could talk! After earning a BS degree from George Mason University in Fairfax Virginia, Yolande quickly put her amateur status to rest and began performing in the beltway area. In addition to club work, "Yo" also spent time in New York, Nashville and Los Angeles pursuing her singing career. It was in 1993 that Yolande decided to relocate to Atlanta, Georgia, the fourth largest music industry center in the nation. Quickly earning a reputation as one of the city's premier entertainers, it was here she also married her husband David Fawcett in 1994. Together they are the proud parents of two wonderful children, Zachary and Sierra. David accepted a transfer to Stuart, FL in 2002. Look on the Performance page to see how the Treasure Coast has embraced The "Yo" Show. With over 13 years of professional entertainment experience and equipped with only the very best in high-end audio, lighting and special effects gear, Yolande has all of the tools necessary to ensure your next event is a huge success.
PERFORMANCE RÉSUMÉSee Performances page for "Treasure Coast" involvement.) SPECIAL EVENT"Patriotic Morale-Building Show" for the Reservists at Dobbins Air Force Base in Atlanta - 2001 NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMANCES(4) Atlanta Hawks Basketball Games - 1995, 1997, 1998 & 2000 (2) Atlanta Falcons Football Games - 1995 & 1997 Atlanta Braves Baseball Game - 1995 (2) Washington Bullets/Wizards Basketball Games - 1991 Harlem Globetrotters Basketball Game - 1986 DJ & KARAOKE SERVICES - Owner/Operator Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Private Parties, Corporate Events and Club Performances, 1994-Present Worked through talent agencies since 1987 WEDDING CEREMONIES & RECEPTIONSSolo Vocalist / DJ Dancing & MC Services / Karaoke Show Host, 1988-Present MUSIC VIDEOSCreated, directed, produced, edited and starred in two music video's for self promotion -1991 and 1995 RADIO INTERVIEWS(2) LIVE Interviews on WQXI/STAR 94 - Atlanta, GA - 1995 STUDIO RECORDINGOriginals, collaborations and covers, 1986-Present
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