Tasha Taylor

Tasha Taylor is an American Blues and Soul vocalist, songwriter, and actress.

Early life and education
Born in Kansas City, MS. and raised in Dallas, Texas, Tasha Taylor is the youngest daughter of American Soul and Rhythm and Blues Recording Artist Johnnie Taylor. She attended Boston University.

Career
Tasha Taylor, the youngest daughter of pioneering R&B artist, Johnnie Taylor. Tasha grew up in Dallas, Texas. She started traveling with her family on tour as a child, and was surrounded by legends in music. She was a featured artist on Tommy Castro’s album, The Devil You Know. As an actress, she has been featured in episodes of Moesha, House and Ugly Betty, and the indie films, Dimples and Heaven Ain’t Hard to Find. As a composer, her original music has been featured on the television programs Men in Trees and Lipstick Jungle. In 2016, Taylor toured the United States with Ruf's "Blues Caravan". The resultant live album, Blues Caravan 2016, ensued. Tasha also toured with Jim Belushi and Dan Akroyd with The Blues Brothers. Tasha was signed to Warner Chappell, as a songwriter in 2000, and to Epic Records for a solo artist deal in 2000, and later signed to RUF Records Germany (2016). Tasha was nominated by the Los Angeles Black Music awards, for Best Female R&B Performer, Best New Song, Best Blues Music Performer, Best Live Performer, and Entertainer Of The Year 2019. She won for Best Female R&B Performer, and Best Music Performer. Tasha sings, writes, produces her own original Soul music. She has released four studio albums: Revival, Taylormade, Honey For The Biscuit, EP Push & Pull, and her newest album: Soul Kitty. Tasha have toured all over the planet. Performing at The Detroit Blues Festival, New Orleans’ Jazzfest and for Friends of New Orleans at the  Democratic National Convention, The Blues Caravan Tour, spanning from The States, to all over Europe. Germany, France. Africa, Finland, Sweden and The Netherlands, The Next Generation Tour, The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. Tasha has shared the bill with Blues, Soul and R&B icons such as Aretha Franklin,  Bobby Watson, Bobby Blue Bland, Allen Toussaint, Taj Mahal, Carla Thomas, Susan Tedeschi, Samantha Fish, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Joe Bonamassa, Tommy Castro,  Buckwheat Zydeco, and Voice of the Wetlands—Tab Benoit and Donald Harrison, Jim Belushi and Dan Aykroyd Blues Brothers. Tasha teamed up with film producer Stuart Benjamin (Ray) (La Bamba), co- produced and played the role of Mavis Staples in the original Musical: SOUL, THE STAX MUSICAL at Baltimore Center Stage. Tasha currently has an ongoing residency with her live show and original music, at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato in Bel Air, California, with a five piece band backing her up.

Albums

 * Revival (2003)
 * Taylormade (2010)
 * Blues Caravan (2016)
 * Honey for the Biscuit (2016)
 * Push & Pull (2019)
 * SOUL KITTY(2024)

Singles

 * "Get Involved" by Raphael Saadiq and Q-Tip - Backing vocals (1999)