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For Ihsan Bilal, music has always been a passion. The Moreno Valley, California native first expressed her musical talent at the age of six. She wrote songs and performed them with her four younger siblings. They were often called the modern day “Jackson 5.” She also performed several shows with her father – keyboardist Lyndon Bilal.
Over the years, Ihsan and her family won many talent shows. She eventually branched out and started an all girl group in when she was in 7th grade and continued to impress audiences with her talent and style.
In 1999, Ihsan was accepted into the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C. While there, she won awards as best vocalist and most improved student; wrote, arranged, and composed her senior class song; and participated in the first ever jazz workshop course, show choir, gospel choir, all-school choir, and opera workshop where she played the lead role in Madame Butterfly.
During her senior year, Ihsan was accepted to the Berklee College of Music but she declined to pursue her music career. At age 19, Ihsan joined the D.C. based “Black Alley Band.” They opened up for Kanye West, Jadakiss, Lissen Band and many other local artists.
Ihsan is currently working on her solo debut album “BiG red BoX” due for release later in 2010. Visit her website for more information.
