Highlights

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!

Some Highlights of Latanya’s Performance Career:

• Featured Artist for University of Hartford’s Music for a Change Series to benefit Autism Speaks! (Feb, 2009)
• Released Debut Original CD, Feelin Alright (Oct, 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 (Sep, 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 (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)
• Opening Performer for Javier, 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 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 (2005-2009), New Britain Rock Cats Baseball (2006-2007), Boston Cannons Major League Lacrosse (2006), Walk for Autism Research (2006-2009), 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)