International Recording Artist is a singer, songwriter, producer, and developer of talent. She was nominated for The Best Female Jazz Vocalist of 2007 (ABMA), and The Best Female Neo Soul Artist of 2008, held in Las Vegas, and has performed at 5 star hotels internationally for several years. Originally from Gary, Indiana Emerald as the matriarch of the Powell family, has developed and watched over the second biggest musical clan to come out of Gary, The Jacksons being the first. Emerald is a true professional with a magnetic stage presence who really knows how to work a room with her sensual style and sultry voice.