Music – Philadelphia
With her powerhouse voice, contagious energy and charismatic songs, Tara Hendricks has been called “Philly’s next signature voice” (The Daily News). Drawing inspiration from Aretha Franklin to EnVogue, from Nikka Costa to Janelle Monae, Hendricks’ blend of soul, pop, funk and r&b has wide appeal, with her vocal dexterity and fiery stage presence selling out shows and earning her the reputation as one of the hardest-working independents around since releasing two self-written indie albums. Those projects garnered the songstress numerous accolades including Philadelphia City Paper’s “10 Artists To Watch,” as well as performances alongside the likes of Chaka Khan, Jill Scott, Amy Winehouse, Jaguar Wright, Chrisette Michele and, ZZ Ward. With the release of her brand new retro-inspired single “Can’t Let Go,” with production by Bill Blast (Melanie Fiona), fans have more reason than ever to keep an eye on Hendricks who has injected her brand with a fresh look and sound.