Jazz, Originals, and Spirituals all in one Collection. A best buy.

16 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Jazz Vocals, EASY LISTENING: Crooners/Vocals



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I was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas. I began taking violin lessons at the age of five. At the age of sixteen I became a certified Suzuki Violin Instructor giving private lessons. I graduated with a Bachelorâs Degree in Music Therapy from Howard University in May of 1994. I moved to Atlanta, Georgia in April of 1995 to pursue a career in Music Therapy and private Violin Instruction. I also have classroom teaching experience as an Orchestra Director and a Special Education Paraprofessional in the Clayton County Public School System. I have worked with several populations including Special Education, AIDS and Psychiatric Patients. I am also a professional performing/recording violinist and vocalist. I have professional experience performing solo, and with ensembles, throughout the United States as a violinist, vocalist, percussionist, and songwriter. I have performed for several organizations including ZAMI, Charis Books, The Atlanta Lesbian Cancer Initiative, and The Feminist Womenâs Health Center. I toured the 2005 and 2006 seasons with UniverSoul Circus, visiting 26 major cities across the US, as a featured Violinist and Vocalist. I can be heard as a violinist on CDâs recorded by Doria Roberts and Left Eye Productions/TLC. I am also the owner and operator of the Lpeop Recording Studio. In my studio I have recorded and produced four CDâs displaying my wide range in styles of music. Styles include Original Music, Jazz, Rock, Spirituals, and Folk. I have given workshops and in-services on Songwriting, Jazz Improvisation and Music Therapy for The Georgia Music Therapy Association and The Suzuki Association of the Americas. I have performed in ensembles opening for Gladys Knight, Michelle NâDegeocello, Angelique Kidjo, and Alice Walker. Places performed include The Smithsonian Institution, Howard University w/The Uptown String Quartet, Emory University, Carter Baron Theater, Wolf Trap Theater w/Keter Betts, and The Variety Playhouse. I have been featured on BETâs Jazz Central program with Hue, a Jazz Trio. I have also been heard on National Public Radioâs Wade in The Water Series featuring Sweet Honey In The Rock. For booking and CD sales, contact me at:

Lpeop@aol.com or www.latonyapeoples.com


My personal quote: âSearch for acceptance within yourselfâ