Bianca Love

Bianca Love stands as a seasoned artist, gracing the world stage with her vocals, trumpet, and guitar prowess.

She hails from the vibrant city of New Orleans, where her musical journey began. Influenced by a multitude of genres, including the music of Charlie Parker, blues, soul, and the traditional sounds of New Orleans, Bianca draws inspiration from legendary figures such as Betty Carter, Sarah Vaughan, Clifford Brown, Etta Jones, Dinah Washington, Miles Davis, Nicholas Payton, Mahalia Jackson, and countless others.

Bianca's deep appreciation for the Black American Music tradition was nurtured in the unique cultural crucible of New Orleans, shaping her artistic identity from a young age. Her path to musical excellence began at Eleanor McMain Secondary School, where she became a member of the Grammy-winning gospel choir. In 2011, she journeyed to India, reconnecting with her familial roots while studying at the Calcutta School of Music and Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music.

A professional musician since the age of 16, Bianca ventured beyond borders to perform in India's major metropolitan cities—Calcutta, Mumbai, and Pune—immersing herself in the blues. Her return to New Orleans in 2017 marked a pivotal moment in her career, as she continued her musical education under the mentorship of luminaries like pianist Jesse Mcbride (Tulane Jazz Professor and leader of Jesse Mcbride and the Next Generation) and trumpeter Ashlin Parker (Ellis Marsalis, Trumpet Mafia).

She debuted at Jazzfest New Orleans with Jesse Mcbride and the Next Generation in 2018.

Throughout her journey, Bianca has had the privilege of sharing the stage and recording with a constellation of revered artists in cities like New Orleans, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, and LA. Collaborations with musicians like Maurice Brown, Marcus Gilmore, Ben Williams, Takahiro Izumikawa, Lawrence Fields, Michael Ode, Joe Blaxx, Kermit Ruffins and a host of others have enriched her musical tapestry. In New York City, the illustrious Johnny O'Neal bestowed upon her the title of his "blues daughter" after hearing her performance at Small's.

In 2020, Bianca relocated to Los Angeles, where she organized a weekly jam in the heart of the city, fostering a sense of community and musical camaraderie. Today, she calls New York City home, continuing to captivate audiences with her unwavering passion for music.

Bianca Love Releases 'Time (Reprise)' Ft. Marcus Gilmore, The Highly Anticipated Follow-Up To Her Debut Hit

Source: Bianca Love
October 10, 2023

After the tremendous success of her last single, “Time,” Bianca Love is back with her latest masterpiece, “Time (Reprise)" featuring the renowned drummer Marcus Gilmore. This captivating release marks a significant moment in the career of the talented singer and multi-instrumentalist hailing from New Orleans and now residing in NYC, who is rapidly gaining recognition in the music world. “Time (Reprise)" is a sonic journey that transcends boundaries, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in a melancholic, yet hopeful and energetic ...
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"U.S.-based singer-songwriter Bianca Love delivers a poignant offering in the shape of the quaint “Time (Reprise).” The track also includes fantastic drum work by Marcus Gilmore. In a statement, Love said, “This reprise not only revisits the cherished composition of ‘Time’ but also artfully bridges eras, fusing the timeless essence of a 1960s ballad with the contemporary energy of a live production.” --Rolling Stone India, 2023

"Hi Bianca, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?"

"I am grateful to have been born and raised in my favorite city in the world, to a community that has been integral in shaping my sound – New Orleans, LA. My family immigrated to the US from India in the 80’s, and my late father became a Professor of Environmental Engineering at Tulane University right before I was born." --Voyage LA Magazine, 2021

"La música y compositora estadounidense Bianca Love comparte el sencillo de Time (Reprise) con la colaboración del percusionista Marcus Gilmore, esta canción presenta una identidad y sonido que se desenvuelve dentro de estilos como Nu Jazz, Jazztronica, Jazz, Jazz Fusion, R&B y Pop, bajo una personalidad energética, alegre y romántica, sin duda esta versión propone un un sonido energético y dinámico, el cual nace gracias a la relación perfecta entre la voz y la batería, quienes en conjunto construyen la fuerza de esta canción, por su parte el ritmo se vuelve contagioso y provoca el movimiento del cuerpo en automático, mientras que la fuerza expresiva de la voz es el gancho quejar a la atención de los escuchas así adentrarnos a esta narrativa en torno al tiempo, sin duda una pista que expande la experiencia de la canción original hacia un lugar catáritico de energía y emociones."

"American musician and composer Bianca Love shares the single "Time (Reprise)" with the collaboration of percussionist Marcus Gilmore, this song presents an identity and sound that develops within styles such as Nu Jazz, Jazztronica, Jazz, Jazz Fusion, R&B and Pop, under an energetic, happy and romantic personality, without a doubt this version proposes an energetic and dynamic sound, which is born thanks to the perfect relationship between the voice and the drums, who together build the strength of this song, for For its part, the rhythm becomes contagious and provokes the movement of the body automatically, while the expressive force of the voice is the hook to draw the attention of the listeners thus entering this narrative around time, without a doubt a track that expands the experience of the original song into a cathartic place of energy and emotions."

--RMas Magazine (Mexico)

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