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Artist
Tasha Taylor
12+ albums
bluessoulrnbr&bindependent female soul
about
Bio: TASHA TAYLOR Pedigree will tell—in rhythm and soul, it’s bred in the bone. Tasha Taylor, the youngest daughter of pioneering R&B artist, Johnnie Taylor is having a breakout year with the release of her first solo CD, TAYLORMADE. And the magic will continue into 2011, when Tasha will make her Broadway debut, creating the role of Margie Hendrix in “Unchain My Heart,” the new musical based on the life and music of Ray Charles, set to open in the spring. An entertainment triple threat, Tasha is a multi-talented musician, actor and performer. As a musician she is the complete package, an accomplished singer, songwriter, musician and now, the executive producer of TAYLORMADE. Early R&B artists like Johnnie were often confronted with financial inequalities and social indignities, but they persevered; the rich heritage of their music dominating popular music today. One of Stax Records’ major artists, Johnnie Taylor, remained on the road for four decades to make a living, provide for his family, and keep his music alive. Tasha began traveling with her family on tour as a child and was continually surrounded by music legends. Johnnie, by example, also instilled the concepts of dedication and hard work in pursuit of his music career. He never pushed his children to follow an artistic career…but that decision was taken out of his hands when Tasha decided early on to carry on his musical legacy. “I just remember being on the side of the stage…A LOT!” remembers Tasha. “Watching dad
