Malea Emma, Only 7, Captivates Crowd Singing the US National Anthem at Men’s Basketball Game
When seven-year-old singer Malea Emma was preparing to perform the US national anthem at a basketball game in California, the audience had no idea she would deliver such an incredibly powerful rendition. Despite her small stature, Malea possesses a mighty voice, leaving the spectators in awe as she flawlessly executed the song, making it seem effortless for someone so young.
Up to now, more than two and a half million people have watched the video of Malea’s stunning performance, with many astonished that such a powerful voice could belong to someone so little. Her impressive vocals would be remarkable even for someone much older, and her undeniable stage presence adds to the impact of her performance.
Malea’s journey has been widely shared online, with numerous articles highlighting how she began taking singing lessons at age three and made her stage debut at five by performing ‘On My Own’ from ‘Les Misérables’ at the American Protégé Winners Recital in NYC. She subsequently won an online competition that led to her being selected to sing the national anthem at an LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders soccer match in 2018.
From that point, Malea became one of the most in-demand anthem singers in the nation, performing at various sports events across the US for teams such as the Clippers and the Golden State Warriors. However, for Malea, her journey as a national anthem singer truly began at that soccer game between LA Galaxy and the Seattle Sounders. You can watch the video of her extraordinary performance below.
It’s clear, Music Man readers, that Malea Emma is a remarkable singer. She isn’t just any ordinary vocalist; given her young age, it’s easy to see why her incredibly powerful vocals and excellent control have led her to perform the national anthem at sports events across America. Her reputation has grown so much that she has already received a ‘golden ticket’ for the television show American Idol, granting her automatic entry into the show’s Hollywood round once she turns 15 and is eligible to compete. Therefore, we are certain that this talented young girl has much more to offer, and many of her fans eagerly await the next steps in her blossoming singing career.
