Liana Harper

Born and raised in New York City to musical parents, Liana started singing at age three. Using a chicken bone as a microphone, she would sing along to music legends Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Earth Wind & Fire and the late great Michael Jackson.

Tragedy struck Liana and her family at the tender age of six years old. Her mother, who suffered from Lupus, died suddenly. It was a tough lesson that was taught early: Life is too short to waste time.

Liana experienced her first time on stage shortly after her mother’s passing. Her grandmother enrolled her into a summer musical theater program where she learned vocal technique, acting and dancing while also working together with her fellow classmates to write the show as well. She attended the program for many summers.

Liana dreamed of being a Broadway star and she attended Talent Unlimited High School as a musical theater major. She later graduated from CUNY Baruch College as a music management major.

When asked who her favorite artists are, Liana lists many artists from different genres and generations such as, Jill Scott, Alicia Keys, Patti LaBelle, Earth, Wind & Fire, and so many more. Her most influential artist is Stevie Wonder. “He writes and sings from his heart and soul. He is truly spiritual and loving…his music has been the soundtrack to my life and countless others.”

Liana’s spirituality is a big influence on her music. It relays messages of hope, overcoming fear and self-doubt and realizing your power. Her purpose in this path as a singer/songwriter is to encourage and inspire others to recognize and fulfill their dreams.