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TONYA

BOYD-CANNON

“MUSIC is my safe space. I create and live freely in this space!”

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About Me

Music’s most powerful feature lies in its capacity to heal. Tonya Boyd-Cannon is a musician embracing that notion while pushing the envelope for soul, and music as a whole.

Many artists chase fame and riches, with short-lived careers forgotten in a hurry. Others create simply for the intrinsic satisfaction they get from sharing their love of music with the world. Tonya Boyd-Cannon falls into the latter category – a Mississippi-born, Louisiana-raised singer-songwriter who radiates unmistakable confidence and passion, and an individual who has truly dedicated her essence to the art form.

Her sound puts vibe front and center instead of confining herself to genre limitations. It’s a distinctive style that draws from her desire to give and heal others through music – ebbing and flowing from the most heart-wrenching ballads, to jazz, funk, rock, gospel, and everything in between. Paired with a delivery that is sharp, inspirational, and contemporary – fans have not only come to expect her unmatched dynamism and artistic versatility, but also her deep-seated authenticity.

Tonya’s illustrious career has seen her release many singles, collaborations, EPs, and full-lengths, all of which have received significant praise from media and critics alike. She was crowned winner of ‘Budweiser’s: Battle for the Crown’ contest and ranked in the Top 20 on NBC’s’ The Voice.

She performed at Alabama’s Bayfest, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Essence Music Festival, Mompox Jazz Festival (Colombia), Jazz at Congo Fair, New Orleans Gumbo Fest, Jackson Music Festival, and more. Additionally, she has opened for seminal R&B acts Anthony Hamilton, KEM, Jaheim, Cassandra Wilson, Rhonda Richmond, Danny Glover, and many others. 

Today, Tonya is currently touring with her band “The Family” along with Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra. When Tonya‘s not performing, she teaches Vocal Music and Creative Expression to her students in classrooms and her students in the community. 

Tonya continues down her chosen path of revitalizing people through her brand of soulful, dynamic, and captivatingly robust music. For her, music and performing have allowed her to heal herself and bring vitality and happiness to others, and she still has so much to give.

“The Voice; where she was on Adam Levine’s team. Boyd-Cannon incessantly states,
“I love performing and connecting with people!
I hope my fans enjoy my music and the journey we are embarking on together.”

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This pandemic has been brutal, life-changing, and motivating; at the same time. Canceled shows, tours, events, and classes opened all dates, on my calendar for future bookings! Weeks turned into months with no solutions in sight; until I decided to make lemonade! Virtual shows and interviews have become the new normal, and I look forward to sharing more with you!
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SHOWS

16

APR

French Quarter Fest

29

APR

JAZZ Fest

3

MAY

Wednesday at the Square

2-3

Jun

California - Delfeayo Marsalis and the UJO ft. Tonya Boyd-Cannon

25-30

JuL

Birdland New York - Delfeayo Marsalis and the UJO ft. Tonya Boyd-Cannon

30

AUG

Australia

10

SEP

Key West Florida

08

May

New Orleans Jazz Fest

27

AUG

Lower 9 Fest

10

SEP

Silver Spring, MD

16

SEP

In The Living Room w/ Tonya Boyd-Cannon – Jackson, MS

30

SEP

Pink Party – Jackson, MS

2

OCT

Fried Chicken Fest – 1pm

8

OCT

Snug Harbor w/ Delfeayo Marsalis and The Uptown Jazz Orchestra – 8pm and 10pm shows

15-16

oct

Tougaloo College Homecoming Weekend

22

OCT

Baldwin Books – Books on Books Fest 

23

OCT

NBA New Orleans Pelicans Time Out Performance

28

OCT

New Orleans Jazz Park Show 4pm – 5:15p

28

OCT

Halloween Jazz Jam

4

nov

Algiers Ancestors Festival

5

nov

Xavier University Homecoming Weekend

5

NOv

New Orleans Excellence In Teaching Awards GALA

20

NOv

New Orleans Saints Game

16

dEC

Trombone Shorty presents Tunes for Tots hosted by Tonya BoydCannon

20

dEC

Judith Owens and Harry Shearer presents Christmas without Tears

20

dEC

Nightcap Knowledge Podcast – 9pm CST (Every Tuesday)

12

JAN

Birdland New York – Delfeayo Marsalis and the UJO ft. Tonya Boyd-Cannon

13

JAN

Birdland New York – Delfeayo Marsalis and the UJO ft Tonya BoydCannon

14

JAN

Birdland New York – Delfeayo Marsalis and the UJO ft Tonya BoydCannon

28

JAN

The Goat Bash – A Birthday Celebration for Rita Brent – 8PM

19-24

FEB

Havana, CUBA

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