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Birth name | Miriam Arlene Stockley |
Born | Johannesburg, South Africa | 15 April 1959
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Years active | 1973–present |
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Website | miriamstockley |
Miriam Arlene Stockley (born 15 April 1962) is a British singer. She was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and her work is influenced by the African music of her home country. Her distinctive vocalise style gained international acclaim when Karl Jenkins launched the Adiemus project with Adiemus: Songs of Sanctuary, with Stockley as the lead singer.
In 1992 she performed as a backing vocalist at The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, which was broadcast live from the Old Wembley Stadium in London.