Sultry, Captivating, and Sensual, describes the voice that flows effortlessly from YaDonna West.  A native New Orleanian, YaDonna has charmed the city of New Orleans from a very young age.  With the vocal group Cinnamon, she recorded her first single “Fairytale Fantasy” produced by Wardell Quezaire and Joe Broussard.

YaDonna’s first album was produced by Allen Toussaint on the SANSU record label.  She soon became an intricate part of the most influential music makers of New Orleans.  This was no small feat as she toiled relentlessly on the infamous French Quarter music circuit.  YaDonna’s discography and credits include recordings with George Duke (Leap of Faith Soundtrack), Robbie Robinson of “The Band”,  The Neville Brothers, Art Neville and George Porter of “The Meters” and Willie DeVille of “Mink DeVille”.  Further accolades include a second album as a member of recording artists “MaHogany Blue” entitled “Love Zone” on MCA record label in 1993. 

YaDonna’s musical travels began to take flight when Mahogany Blue toured with Bruce Willis for the grand openings of “Planet Hollywood Restaurants.  The tour included various cities within the United States, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, England and France. Touring with Willie DeVille broadened the groups’ horizons further by performing in Monte Carlo, France, Amsterdam, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Finland and Scandinavia.  Headlining with MaHogany Blue in Sao Paulo, Brazil for several years has raised them to unparalleled heights of stardom.  Performing live, YaDonna has shared the stage with famous artists such as Tina Turner, Sting, Van Morrison, B.B. King, Solomon Burke, ToTo, Mother’s Finest, Chuck Berry and Bo Didley amongst others.

The genre of Jazz and Blues has been her passion and desire to express herself through her music since the beginning of her musical career. As a solo artist, YaDonna released her Jazz and Blues CD entitled “Living Ain’t Easy”, in June 2007. She is considered one of New Orleans Premiere Jazz Vocalist as she is presently performing at various venues singing Jazz and Blues throughout the U.S. and around the world.