Every artist has a story. Melody's is at the heart of her music. When she was 19, Melody was hit by a car. During her recovery she used music as a form of therapy, even recording and releasing tracks while still in the hospital. Once out, she started playing around Philadelphia and before long people took notice. Universal Records signed her and her first full-length album, Worrisome Heart, displayed her gift for transforming the traditions of jazz and blues with her intimate and personal sound. It also launched a soulful artist with a small but strong following onto the world stage.

And Melody was ready. Ready to work with Grammy-winning producer Larry Klein to create a second album, My One and Only Thrill, that would capture the subtleties of a live performance in the studio. Ready to collaborate with legendary composer Vince Mendoza, whose orchestral arrangements she thought of as a secret weapon on her album. And ready to evolve her artistic expression beyond a form of self-therapy. This year, Melody joins (RED)NIGHTS as a featured artist where she’ll be able to make music, and help those living with HIV in Africa.