Tawatha Agee | |
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 Agee in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | November 14, 1954 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels | Epic |
| Formerly of | Mtume |
Tawatha Agee (born November 14, 1954) is an American vocalist and songwriter. Her voice has been described in The New York Times as an "acrobatic, gospel-charged soprano."[1] She was the lead singer of funk and soul band Mtume; her soulful lead vocals are featured on their 1983 R&B hit "Juicy Fruit".[2]
Agee has worked consistently as a backing vocalist from the mid-1970s to the present day, predominantly with James Mtume, who produced her one solo studio album, Welcome to My Dream, for Epic Records in 1987. She is also a part of "the Lovely Ladies" trio, who tour with the Dave Matthews Band.[3]
- ^ Pareles, Jon (September 20, 1983). "Rick James Performs". The New York Times. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ^ White, Gina (July 25, 1985). "Musical Family Man Leads Concert". Wilmington Star. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ^ Bernestein, Scott (June 9, 2014). "Dave Matthews Band Reunites With Lovely Ladies In Mansfield". JamBase. Retrieved July 28, 2019.