Of all the personalities you’ll see on stage in the DMV there’s no doubt Sylvia Bunny Traymore Morrison was born to be there. The nationally renowned impressionist has been pretty much the star of the show all her life. She was that elementary school student teachers trusted with speaking roles in ceremonies, a talent show winning singer at Western (now Duke Ellington) High School, then went on to finish as 2nd runner up in the Miss Black America pageant while a student at Spelman College before launching a wildly successful career that’s included hosting a roast of Muhammad Ali to opening on the Whitney Houston tour at the height of Whitney’s glory days. Name a venue and she’s probably played it. Name a national act and she’s probably appeared with them. She flawlessly impersonates Mo’Nique, Whoopi Goldberg, Wendy Williams, and First Lady Michelle Obama. She’s the Queen of Impressions, and she’s DC’s own!
Sylvia is also the author of Almost There, Almost, a must read book that chronicles her life in an unfiltered view from growing up in Washington DC to going on the road to America’s most well known entertainment halls. Get your copy as a way to pay tribute to a hometown girl who really has done it. And make sure 2012 is the year you catch one of her shows at a local venue. Connect with her on Facebook or follow her on Twitter @SylviaTMorrison to get the latest tour date info.
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Kudos to Wale whose Ambition album is still strong at #10 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop top album charts. As Tabi Bonney noted on an interview with PatisDope.com Wale’s success is important for all DMV artists because it brings attention, “It helps everybody, it opens up opportunities for everybody.” True, but it also opens up a question. Which DMV artist is actually prepared, right now, to take advantage of the opportunities opened up by Wale’s success? And don’t refer to that bogus WKYS beauty contest, the Hottest 10 DMV Rappers. That’s just a marketing tool for the radio station. Come up with a name on your own; someone you’ve listened to, who’s show you’ve attended, who has more than one song, on one mixtape that makes you believe in their talent and potential. You need a moment? Here’s some help. Check out our OnStage Video Showcase.