Latanya Farrell

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Latanya
Farrell
Thu, 11/11/2010 - 05:00
"I never realized I could really sing/perform until I was in my early 30's."

Latanya Farrell is a gifted singer, songwriter and performer who moves audiences with passion, energy and a love for music and life! Her award winning vocal talent and style has influences from Natalie Cole to Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin to Ella Fitzgerald. With performance roots in her family church and community events, Latanya's career took a leap forward after she was crowned Champion of the 2003 Connecticut Star Search competition. Following that, she spent time in studios around the country learning the music business, and developing her writing style.

In 2008, Latanya released her debut CD Feelin' Alright. This thoroughly soulful blend has something for everyone...from the deeply personal "The Very Best", to the urban-edged "Now That I Have You", or the emotional ballad "So Fortunate". Latanya wrote or co-wrote each track and in her lyrics she reveals her secrets for capturing real-life moments and making them the best they can be!

With her home grown group of musicians, The Bookman Styles Band, Latanya emerges as a band-leader, full of energy, with a unique gift of engaging audiences with her bright smile and impeccable style. Blending Latanya's original music with highly popular cover tunes, they play to packed houses in venues throughout the New England area. Their presence is infectious and keeps the energy flowing throughout the performance with music that ranges from soulful classics to urban contemporary.

Latanya maintains a very busy performance schedule locally and in the New England area with many public and private performances. She is an advocate for many local charities; singing the National Anthem for ‘walk’ events or with her full band for larger scale events. Recently, she was the headliner for the University of Hartford’s Music for a Change series and raised money and awareness for Autism Speaks!

Latanya is a resident of West Hartford CT where she lives with her husband and 2 children. In addition to her life on stage, Latanya is in her 14th year as a public school teacher in Bristol, CT. She is a graduate of Western Connecticut State University (BA, 1995) and the University of Hartford (MA and MS, 1997). Latanya was honored in 2003 as WCSU’s “Educator of the Decade” for the 1990’s as part of the University’s Centennial Celebration.

Featured Summer Concert Series Performer: Bloomfield, Colchester, East Hartford, New Britain, Newington, South Windsor, Torrington, Wallingford, West Hartford (Blue Back Square, Celebrate!, Elizabeth Park), West Haven, Farmington (Winding Trails)

Featured National Anthem Singer: University of Hartford Men's and Women's Basketball (2002-2008), America East Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament (2004-2006), CT Special Olympics (2005-2010), New Britain Rock Cats Baseball (2006-2007), Boston Cannons Major League Lacrosse (2006), Walk for Autism Research (2006-2010), American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life (2006-2009), WDRC 1360's Brad Davis Listener Luncheon (2006), Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (2006-2008), West Hartford Little League Opening Day (2006-2008)

Bio courtsey of: Jason Farrell (Manager)