UK Bassist Yolanda Charles started her career in the music business playing for Jimmy Sommerville from The Communards
, as well as
with London bands Raw Stylus and Urban Species. A career as a session bassist followed
, she worked with
artists
like
BB King, Eric Clapton, Roger Daltrey, Van Morrison,
and
Mick Jagger
. She even did a
recording for Michael Jackson
,
with Jermaine Jackson producing.
Since
2010
, she’s
perform
ed
live with Anastasia, Lulu, Heather Small, Natasha Bedingfield,
Sinead O’Connor,
and
Daryl Hall
. She’s served as
Musical Director for Dave Stewart’s London appearances and in TV
house
bands
for shows hosted by Ricky Wilson (Kaiser Chiefs)
and
Nicole Scherzinger (Pussy Cat Dolls).
Yolanda’s more recent work includes performing with composer Hans Zimmer
and working
on various film soundtracks including “A Knight’s Tale
,
” “Alfie
,
” “Home
,
” “War on Everyone
,
”
and
“Boss Baby
.”
A
mongst many other recordings and live engagements,
Yolanda has
recently
joined Sting’s live band
,
with tour dates planned for 2021.
