Alicia Ya Yah Townsend

Alicia Townsend, affectionately known as “Ya Yah”, is a Chicago native whose influences include Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Rock, Soul, Funk and RnB. In addition to music, she has a strong background in professional theater and dance. To supplement her income while in school, Alicia began her professional music career in 2006 as a street performer on the subways of Chicago in 2006 and got her first professional job while down there. Ya Yah’s talents and amazing work opportunities have taken her to New York City, Germany, Holland, Italy, and Poland. She has performed at Buddy Guy’s Legends and sang the national anthem at the Chicago Blues Festival this Summer 2023. Currently she is the host and coordinator of Boats and Blues: The only Pro Blues Jam on Chicago’s lakefront, at Burnham Harbor, Chicago. Her new song Get Down will be available for streaming soon! Instagram: Instagram.com/yayahforthewin Facebook: facebook.com/theonlyyayah