Roshana Taquise Palmer (born March 8, 1989) is a Canadian Positive/Inspirational R&B singer-songwriter managed by S4 Entertainment.

Biography

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; it is Roshana's heartfelt riffs and soul searching approach that makes her style unmistakably her own. With her distinguished trademark sound, Roshana is diligently recording songs for her second album. After the tremendous success of her debut, award-winning solo album, (produced mostly by Chozen Williams and also included the hit single "Steady", produced by Dan "DFS" Johnson, the demand for this hot new young talent to bring forth new material is quickly rising. Roshana continues to flourish to new heights as she continues to set her life to music. Roshana was the noted Opening Act for Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys,

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Finalist

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Discography

Awards and nominations

; GMA Canada Covenant Awards * 2005 nominee, Best Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year: ''Roshana'' * 2005 nominee, Best Urban Song Of The Year: "Steady" ;Maja Awards * 2006 nominee, Best Young Performer * 2006 nominee, Best New Artist * 2006 Best Urban Gospel Performer ;Shai Awards * 2007 nominee, Best Urban Gospel Album: ''Roshana''

References

External links

Roshana's MySpace
Retrieved April 18, 2009.
S4 Entertainment (label)
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