über Alana Sanders
<p align="justify"><font size="2">A native of Covington Louisiana,
a metro city outside of New Orleans, Alana Sanders is the daughter
of the Late, Rev. Leon & Shirley Sanders, former school
teachers in the St. Tammany Parish School Board System. Alana began
singing at the age of three (3) and was a member of the African
Methodist Episcopal church where her father was a minister. Because
her father was a music teacher she inherited his gift to where she
was taught piano and voice under his direction and later received
instructions under some notable teachers.</font></p>
<p align="justify"><font size="2">While in grammar school she
received much honors for her vocal performance that she was asked
to perform at many events, participated in competitions where she
has won over 25 beauty and scholarship pageants and always winning
the talent portion of the competition. Alana received the honor of
being selected for the District IX Honor Chorus and was the soloist
her first year. During her last year of high school she received
numerous scholarship opportunities from various universities and
selected the World Renowned Grambling State University Choir
singing under the direction of Dr. Cheryl D. Clancy.</font></p>
<p align="justify"><font size="2">Once Alana finished her
undergraduate degree she the moved to Atlanta, GA and while working
within her career she sung background for a few artist and began
writing and arranging music. She entered a few talent competitions
in the area and won but she was not satisfied with singing secular
music when she was raised in a house loving the Lord. Alana then
started recording her music, where she has worked with the talent
producer Karl Antoine, whom has produced many celebrities' albums;
this was his first contemporary gospel project. Mr. Antoine worked
wonders on her debut Album, "I'm Thankful". Alana has been working
diligently serving the Master (God), making sure that her ministry
is heard and that people are touched by the words of the Lord.
Alana is not afraid to reveal her trials and tribulations within
her songs to where her testimony can help save lives while bringing
her listeners closer to God.</font></p>
<p align="justify"><font size="2">Her song "Thinking" talks about
how she was reared by Godly feared parents instilling in her the
instructions from God. Even though she received the teachings about
the heavenly father, she made choices that were not of Him and had
to learn from her mistakes and disobedience to the Father. Alana's
soulful voice has be compared to the likes of Aretha Franklin,
Mavis Staples and many others that have paved the way for Gospel
and R&B artist. She has also graced the same stages with many
greats in the industry and has held down many audiences, bringing
them closer to God.</font></p>
<p align="justify"><font size="2">Alana currently holds a Masters
in Business Administration (MBA) and works as a College Professor
teaching the arts of Entrepreneurship and Marketing/Advertising.
She is also studying to receive her PhD in Leadership and
Organizational Change.</font></p>
<p><strong><font size="2"><u>Discography</u></font></strong></p>
<p>Alana Currently has four (4) singles released:</p>
<ol>
<li>
<div>"Thinking"</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>"My Man"</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>"Worship Him "</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>"What a Child Needs"</div>
</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><font size="2">Links</font></strong>
http://www.AlanaSanders.com</p>
a metro city outside of New Orleans, Alana Sanders is the daughter
of the Late, Rev. Leon & Shirley Sanders, former school
teachers in the St. Tammany Parish School Board System. Alana began
singing at the age of three (3) and was a member of the African
Methodist Episcopal church where her father was a minister. Because
her father was a music teacher she inherited his gift to where she
was taught piano and voice under his direction and later received
instructions under some notable teachers.</font></p>
<p align="justify"><font size="2">While in grammar school she
received much honors for her vocal performance that she was asked
to perform at many events, participated in competitions where she
has won over 25 beauty and scholarship pageants and always winning
the talent portion of the competition. Alana received the honor of
being selected for the District IX Honor Chorus and was the soloist
her first year. During her last year of high school she received
numerous scholarship opportunities from various universities and
selected the World Renowned Grambling State University Choir
singing under the direction of Dr. Cheryl D. Clancy.</font></p>
<p align="justify"><font size="2">Once Alana finished her
undergraduate degree she the moved to Atlanta, GA and while working
within her career she sung background for a few artist and began
writing and arranging music. She entered a few talent competitions
in the area and won but she was not satisfied with singing secular
music when she was raised in a house loving the Lord. Alana then
started recording her music, where she has worked with the talent
producer Karl Antoine, whom has produced many celebrities' albums;
this was his first contemporary gospel project. Mr. Antoine worked
wonders on her debut Album, "I'm Thankful". Alana has been working
diligently serving the Master (God), making sure that her ministry
is heard and that people are touched by the words of the Lord.
Alana is not afraid to reveal her trials and tribulations within
her songs to where her testimony can help save lives while bringing
her listeners closer to God.</font></p>
<p align="justify"><font size="2">Her song "Thinking" talks about
how she was reared by Godly feared parents instilling in her the
instructions from God. Even though she received the teachings about
the heavenly father, she made choices that were not of Him and had
to learn from her mistakes and disobedience to the Father. Alana's
soulful voice has be compared to the likes of Aretha Franklin,
Mavis Staples and many others that have paved the way for Gospel
and R&B artist. She has also graced the same stages with many
greats in the industry and has held down many audiences, bringing
them closer to God.</font></p>
<p align="justify"><font size="2">Alana currently holds a Masters
in Business Administration (MBA) and works as a College Professor
teaching the arts of Entrepreneurship and Marketing/Advertising.
She is also studying to receive her PhD in Leadership and
Organizational Change.</font></p>
<p><strong><font size="2"><u>Discography</u></font></strong></p>
<p>Alana Currently has four (4) singles released:</p>
<ol>
<li>
<div>"Thinking"</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>"My Man"</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>"Worship Him "</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>"What a Child Needs"</div>
</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><font size="2">Links</font></strong>
http://www.AlanaSanders.com</p>
