Seven-Year-Old Prodigy Malea Emma Mesmerizes Crowd with US National Anthem at Men’s Basketball Game

When seven-year-old vocalist Malea Emma was preparing to sing the US national anthem at a basketball game in California, the audience had no idea she would deliver such an extraordinarily powerful performance. Despite her small stature, Malea possesses a remarkable voice, leaving the spectators amazed and astonished as she flawlessly executed the song with impeccable precision, making it seem effortless for someone her age.

Up to now, more than two and a half million people have viewed the video of Malea’s stunning performance, with many finding it hard to believe that such a powerful voice could belong to someone so young. Her impressive vocal range would be remarkable coming from someone three times her age, and her undeniable presence on stage further enhances her rendition.

Malea’s journey has been widely shared online, with numerous articles detailing how she began taking singing lessons at the age of three and made her stage debut at five years old, performing ‘On My Own’ from ‘Les Misérables’ at the American Protégé Winners Recital in NYC. She later triumphed in an online competition, which led to her being selected to sing the national anthem at an LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders soccer match in 2018.

From that point on, Malea became one of the most in-demand anthem singers in the nation, performing the song at various sports events across the US at the request of 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 exceptional performance below.

It’s clear to say, Music Man readers, that Malea Emma has an incredible singing talent. She’s not just any singer; given that she is still a young girl, it’s easy to see why her exceptionally powerful vocals and impressive control over her voice have led her to perform the national anthem at sports events across America. In fact, 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 undoubtedly haven’t heard the last from this gifted young artist, and many of her fans are eagerly awaiting to see where her blossoming singing career will lead her next.