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 that include Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey and Jill Scott...just to name a few!  With performance roots in her family church and community events, Latanya's career took a leap forward after being 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, Latanya emerges as a band-leader, full of energy and uniquely gifted at engaging audiences with her bright smile and impeccable style.  Blending Latanya's original music with highly popular cover tunes, the group plays to packed houses throughout the New England area.  Their presence is infectious and the energy keeps flowing throughout the performance with music that ranges from soulful classics to urban contemporary.

Latanya maintains a very busy 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!

Highlights of Latanya’s Performance Career:

• Opening Performer for the winner of The VOICE, Javier Colon (2011)
• Performer at Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz (2011)
• Featured Guest on WFSB televisions Better Connecticut show with Scot Haney (2009-2011)
• Featured Artist for University of Hartford’s Music for a Change series to benefit Autism Speaks! (2009)
• Released Debut Original CD, Feelin Alright (2008)
• Cast in leading role as “The Woman” in New Britain Repertory Theater production of Blues in the Night (2008)
• Opening Performer for Terrance Blanchard, Ives Center-Danbury, CT (2008)
• Opening Performer for Air Supply, Palace Theater-Waterbury (2008)
• Co-Wrote and Performed Title Track for Original Motion Picture ‘She’s Got It’ – Winner of TOMI Film Festival’s ‘Best Feature’ (2007)
• Cast  as "The Daughter" in Off-Broadway production of Songs in the Key of Life at The Bushnell with Javier Colon  (2006)
• Cast as "Mrs Sherman" in Hartford Children's Theatre production of Fame-The Musical (2006)
• Champion Connecticut Star Search (2003)
• Featured Performer, Foxwoods Resort & Casino Atrium Lounge, (2006-2011)
• Opening Performer for Javier Colon, Capitol Records artist, at The Webster Theater (2005)
• Performed for Beyond the Storm, benefit for Hurricane Katrina relief presented by the University of Hartford. Featuring Wynton Marsalis (2005)
• Connecticut Idol Talent Judge during preliminary round of American Idol (2004-2005)
• Featured Performer, Lake Compounce theme park Bristol Pride Day celebrations (2003-2006)
• Featured Soloist, Greater Hartford Arts Council Festival of Lights Celebration (2003-2007)
• Cast as "Miss Sherman", Bristol Footlights production of Fame, The Musical (2005)

Featured Summer Concert Series Performer:

Bloomfield, Colchester, Coventry, East Hartford, New Britain, Newington, Rocky Hill, 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 (2005-2011), New Britain Rock Cats Baseball (2006-2007), Boston Cannons Major League Lacrosse (2006), Walk for Autism Research (2006-2011), American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life (2006-2009), WDRC 1360's Brad Davis Listener Luncheon (2006), Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (2006-2011), West Hartford Little League Opening Day (2006-2011)