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The Sound And Soul Of Charisa Smith

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Denielle Miller’s Women in Entertainment series continues by highlighting a songbird who’s making her mark, with a voice that has captured the essence of soul and charisma now we highlight Charisa Smith, the essence of the Essence Band.

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8 months ago

September 25, 2025

Denielle Miller

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Denielle Miller’s Women in Entertainment series continues by highlighting a songbird who’s making her mark, with a voice that has captured the essence of soul and charisma.

Charisa Smith is a vocalist who’s captured the attention of both locals and guests with her sultry voice.

Best known for performing with the Essence Band, her enrollment into the entertainment industry began long before the jazz club at Baha Mar.

During her college years, she sang with the jam session band, but she developed her appetite for the stage as a teen performing with the national youth choir.

Despite her cultural performances, Charisa was prohibited from listening to secular music by her parents, who are both pastors.

But she managed to maneuver her way through those restrictions.

finding inspiration in several female artists.

Charisa Smith – Vocalist
“So my inspiration gospel wise cece winnas was definitely the biggest inspiration i could ever have in gospel music in secular music as you can tell from my tone anita baker, sarah vaughan, you ella fitzgerald, chaka khan, all the greats whitney houston, beyonce “

Denielle Miller – demiller@cablebahamas.com
“Now charisa is considered one of the top performers in the country if you don’t believe me take a listen.”

Although she says she was intimidated at first, many would agree Charisa’s name is now among the list of women dominating the entertainment industry.

Charisa Smith – Vocalist
“I came into this industry with imposter syndrome i think working with my male counterparts have encourage me to be confident you know “

Charisa Smith – Vocalist
“I just want people to know that they can do anything they put their mind to especially black women in this industry i understand it’s very difficult to break through as a woman because of all that’s happening but i just want to encourage the black women most importantly to keep pushing to keep breaking the mold and redefining yourself”