The daughter of strict Baptist ministers in Dallas, Texas - only two kinds of music were
allowed in N’dambi’s house – gospel and country. Church was the center of the family‟s
life in every way and there was no middle ground. Secular music was forbidden, but its
irresistible allure eventually trickled into her life and began impacting the maturing
young singer. Blessed with a deep contralto, N’dambi became especially enamored with
the male singers from the „70s and „80s she‟d heard and identified with while hanging out
with cousins and friends. The funky soul of Bar-Kays‟ Larry Dodson, the sophisticated
syncopation of Earth, Wind & Fire‟s Maurice White and the notorious abandon of the
Ohio Players‟ Sugafoot influenced her heavily. Later, the mysterious, uninhibited
imagination of Nina Simone and Mahalia Jackson also became musical and cultural
touchstones.

Her independent streak led to college and a degree in English and creative writing from
Southern Methodist University. Her developing, expressive voice, the poetic irony of her
skillful writing ability and her musicianship as a classically trained pianist spurred
N’dambi’s musical ambition. N’dambi sang back-up and collaborated with another
rising soul seeker, Erykah Badu all the while honing her artistry and slowly building a
fiercely loyal fan base that resonates with the organic, authentic approach to her life and
music.

N’dambi delivered her debut solo CD Little Lost Girl Blues in 1999. Since then she has
released the two-disc set Tunin' Up & Cosignin', and the 2005 set A Weird Kind Of
Wonderful, which was released only in Japan. Her newest project, Pink Elephant, will be released October 6 with Stax Records. N’dambi ingeniously distills soul-deep inspiration into a sensual style of elegance and power, making her a fundamental new addition to the Stax legacy.