The dynamite singer, songwriter and entertainer Natasha DaVias is a native of Buffalo, NY. Natasha was brought up in Miwaukee, Wisconsin at a very young age inspired to sing after seeing the movie "Annie". "I can recall reciting the movie word for word," she says smiling. Natasha has a dynamic range, singing genres such as gospel, jazz, r&b, pop, disco and Spanish music. Some of her musical influences include Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Yolanda Adams, Minnie Riperton, Teena Marie, Selena, Sade and Stevie Wonder.
In 1999, Natasha graduated from "The Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts." Natasha won a Psi Phi Fraternity vocal contest for a scholarship, money and an award. Natasha began singing in her church. "The First Missionary Baptist Church of God and Christ" was where she began singing. Natasha became involved with the "Ujima Theatre Company" doing live theatre for 3 years. In 2003, Natasha sang in a 4-piece jazz quartet called "Round Midnight Ensemble." She also sang in a ten piece worldbeat orchestra called "Outer Circle Orchestra." The group opened up for national pop artist Maxi Priest. She performed in these bands for 2 years. Natasha was a featured vocalist on a television program called "El Barrio." The show was broadcast in Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester and Toronto.
Natasha later relocated to Rochester, NY and sang with a band called "The PopShow Band." They did weddings, parties, charities and festivals. The band traveled to Buffalo, Rochester, Pennsylvania and Toronto. Natasha has shared the stage with the "Mambo Kings" and performed with "The Popshow Band" for 6 years. Natasha has won talent shows. In March 2008, Natasha won for best vocalist with an award in a 6-month competition sponsored by the "Spy Guys TV Show" in Buffalo.
Currently, Natasha is singing in a group called "Al Ferguson and Company." Al Ferguson is a brilliant keyboardist that has shared the stage with the outstanding George Benson and the legendary Grover Washington Jr. Stay tuned to performances up and coming at the Broadway Market at 999 Broadway in Buffalo and more shows. Natasha's desire is to be an inspiration to family, friends and fans worldwide. "I aspire to encourage artists to follow their gifts."
Links and Websites
www.youtube.com/Supernatashad
www.myspace.com/natahlielove31
www.wix.com/daviasnatasha/ndlove31
www.riffstar.com/natasha lovely
www.lafango.com/Natahlie
www.talentshine.com/natahlie
www.isound.com/natahlie
www.newartistradio.net
www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/music
www.soundclick.com/direct link or URL is http://members.soundclick.com/natahlie
www.reverbnation.com/natahlie
Contact:
davias.natasha@yahoo.com
