LaTonya Peoples

Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Secondary Genre: Acoustic Atlanta, Georgia USA Contact

Rich vocal and violin tracks that are so creative you won't believe your ears!! LaTonya amazes audiences by creating live loops and rhythms right on stage!! This artist is creating a new groove and simply must be heard!!

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Artist Information

Biography

I was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas. I began taking violin lessons at the age of five. At the age of sixteen I became a certified Suzuki Violin Instructor giving private lessons. I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Music Therapy from Howard University in May of 1994. I moved to Atlanta, Georgia in April of 1995 to pursue a career in Music Therapy and private Violin Instruction. I also have classroom teaching experience as an Orchestra Director and a Special Education Paraprofessional in the Clayton County Public School System. I have worked with several populations including Special Education, AIDS, and Psychiatric Patients. I am also a professional performing/recording Violinist and Vocalist. I have professional experience performing solo, and with ensembles, throughout the United States as a Violinist, Vocalist, Percussionist, and Songwriter. I have performed for several organizations including ZAMI, Charis Books, The Atlanta Lesbian Cancer Initiative, and The Feminist Women’s Health Center. I toured the 2005 and 2006 seasons with UniverSoul Circus, visiting 26 major cities, as a featured Violinist and Vocalist. I was a featured performer with the LA Women's Fest in 2006. The show has aired on national television since January 2007 on the LOGO channel. I can be heard as a Violinist on CD’s recorded by Doria Roberts and Left Eye Productions/TLC. I am also the owner and operator of the Lpeop Music and Recording Studio. In my studio I have recorded and produced four CD’s displaying my wide range in styles of music. Styles include Original Music, Jazz, Rock, Spirituals, and Folk. I have given workshops and in-services on Songwriting, Jazz Improvisation, and Music Therapy for The Georgia Music Therapy Association and The Suzuki Association of the Americas. I have performed in ensembles opening for Gladys Knight, Michelle NDegeocello, Angelique Kidjo, and Alice Walker. Places performed include The Smithsonian Institution, Howard University w/The Uptown String Quartet, Emory University, Carter Baron Theater, Wolf Trap Theater w/Keter Betts, The Ford Amphitheater, and The Variety Playhouse. I have been featured on BET’s Jazz Central program with Hue, a Jazz Trio. I have also been heard on National Public Radio's Wade in The Water Series featuring Sweet Honey In The Rock. CD's can be purchased on iTunes.com and CDBaby.com.

LaTonya's Personal Quote: "Search For Acceptance Within Yourself"

Instrumentation

LaTonya Peoples plays all violin parts and sings all vocal parts.

Discography

Feel The Love released 1999
The Spirit Within released 2000
LaTonya Peoples Plays Jazz released 2002
Spirituals released 2004
The Best of LaTonya Peoples 2008

Official Website

http://www.latonyapeoples.com

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Audio

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Video

LaTonya Peoples performs Ain't No Sunshine @Kat's Cafe January 21, 2012.mp4

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Press

  • Wonderful! [+ Show ]

    Way to go LaTonya! This is a beautiful and inspiring combination of exceptional musical talent as we...

  • Beautiful [+ Show ]

    I've been looking for a good gospel/sprirituals album for a while (one that's not cheesy, Christian ...

  • Wow really nice sound [+ Show ]

    I was amazed by the rich vocals and the clear violin sounds. Great songs never get old but LaTonya's...

Setlist

One approximately 60 minute set with 8 songs

Wade In The Water
My Funny Valentine
What Are You Doing
Feel The Love
Dreaming of You
Imagine
Homeless Child
Fever

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