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About Tashara

Tashara Forrest is a multifaceted and exciting entertainer, providing a variety of live music entertainment spanning from the 60s to present

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TASHARA - STUNNING SOUL, MOTOWN, DISCO AND POP VOCALIST ALSO AVAILABLE WITH A BRILLIANT FEMALE VOCAL TRIO, ACOUSTIC DUO/TRIO AND FULL BAND. Tashara is a charismatic and dynamic singer-songwriter and entertainer. This charming lady has a smooth and soulful voice and always delivers each performance with sophistication and passion. Her style is influenced by Diana Ross, Martha Reeves, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill and Corinne Bailey-Rae to name a few. Tashara has also created and performs with 'Sleeke' a sexy and dynamic female vocal harmony group performing a variety of live music entertainment including Motown, Soul Disco, 90s Rnb, Tribute’s, pop and original music. Tashara performs her sets with the following options: As a Soloist - accompanied by professional backing tracks As a female trio including 70s, 80s 90s soul and pop music, which includes sleek choreography and melodic harmonies – also accompanied by professional backing tracks As a Guitar and/or Piano Duo/Trio With a Live band Tashara has written, recorded and released her original music, directed music videos choreographed and produced a range of music entertainment shows - Sleeke Entertainment, toured the world as a soloist and with music legends such as Soul II Soul, Jazzie B and Caron Wheeler. Tashara has also worked with Paloma Faith and the Faithettes, James Arthur, Leona Lewis, Jools Holland, SEL Soul and The Midnight Soul sisters. Tashara has also performed in Theatre, Television and Film and has shared the stage with many of the greats such as Ed Sheehan, Corinne Bailey-Rae, Jessie Ware, Laura Mvula, Solange and Chic to name a few. With an exquisite vocal range, versatile repertoire, dynamic performance style, and this level of experience under her belt there is no doubt that she will deliver a world class performance for your special event. Tashara is the perfect soloist for any event.

Tashara

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5 out of 5

We booked Tashara for our wedding in April. She was easy to communicate with in advance- sending us a list of songs to choose from but also offering to learn additional ones. We wrote a few extra lyrics for a song we liked which was a little short for a first dance- Tashara was more than happy to learn and sing this for us. She was also amazing on the night. We had a small wedding and wondered if people would get up to dance but it was the perfect mix of her singing to the guests (walking around them as they sat and chatted etc) and singing with the guests when they were up and dancing- she was also very tolerant of the teenagers who wanted to sing with her using her microphone towards the end of the night 🙄😬 if you’re looking for an evening entertainer no matter the size of your event we’d highly recommend Tashara

5 out of 5

Tashara was superb!

5 out of 5

Tashara was fantastic…what a performance and really made our wedding even more fabulous. Great singer great songs and so much interaction with my guests who were all thrilled - I hadn’t said anything thought I’d surprise them and what a lovely surprise it was. Thank you Tashara xx

5 out of 5

Really great singer and personality.. loved all the songs Tashara suggested. She was the cherry on the top of our event!

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5 out of 5

I couldn’t of wished for a better Hen party and just getting my voice back!!👰🏼😂🎤🙌 Tashara you was amazing..had everyone up dancing & singing from start to finish and was most definitely part of the party - the set list was Perfect! Everyone really enjoyed themselves and have said how brilliant you was. Will definitely be booking you again! Thanks so much Emily xxx

5 out of 5

Tashara and the sleeke chix did the evening entertainment at my wedding and they were fabulous! The dance floor was packed from start to finish and they really looked the part too and even had a few costume changes! Tashara worked with us to work out a set that we’d really like and every song was choreographed as well so it was really professional. I’d absolutely recommend booking them for your event, you will have a BLAST! ❤️🙌🏽✨👌🏽

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Tashara's Song list

Ain’t No Mountain - Diana Ross

I Want You Back – Jackson 5

You Can't Hurry – The Supremes

Keep Me Hanging on – The Supremes

Baby Love – The Supremes

Stop in the name – The Supremes

Come See About me – The Supremes

Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson

Mr Postman - The Marvelettes

My Guy - Mary Wells - Martha Reeves

Dancing in the Streets - Martha Reeves

Heatwave - Martha Reeves

Jimmy Mac - Martha Reeves

Day Dreaming - Aretha Franklin

Think - Aretha Franklin

Rocksteady - Aretha Franklin

Say a little prayer - Aretha Franklin

Respect - Aretha Franklin

You Send Me - Aretha Franklin

Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin

Why Do Fools Fool in Love - Diana Ross

Reach Out - The Four Tops

Sugar Pie Honey Bun - The Four Tops

I feel good - James Brown

Shake Your Tail Feather – The Blues Brothers

Do you love me - The Contours

Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Superstitious - Stevie Wonder

Midnight Train to Georgia - Gladys Night and the Pips

Ain’t no mountain - Marvin Gaye

River Deep - Tina Turner

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

Dreamgirls - Dreamgirls Movie

DISCO 70s / 80s

Everybody Dance / Le freak - Chic

Lost in Music - Sister Sledge

Thinking of you - Sister Sledge

We are Family - Sister Sledge

Young Hearts - Candy Station

Lady Marmalade Patti Labelle

Boogie Oogie - A Taste of Honey

I’m Coming Out - Diana Ross

Upside down - Diana Ross

All Night Long - Lionel Richie

Boogie Wonderland - Earth Wind and Fire

September - Earth Wind and Fire

Hot stuff - Donna Summer

I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan

I feel for you - Chaka Khan

You Should be Dancing - The Beegees

Dancing Queen - ABBA

Ring my bell - Anita Ward

I'm So Excited - Pointer Sisters

I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Whitney Houston

I'm Every Woman - Whitney Houston

How Will I Know - Whitney Houston

Rhythm of the night - DeBarge

Shake Your Body Down - The Jacksons

Blame it on the Boogie - The Jacksons

Kiss - Prince

I wanna be Your Lover - Prince

We Don't Have to Take our clothes off - Jermaine Stewart

I Found Lovin – Fatback Band

Push it - Salt n Pepa

Somebody Else’s Guy - Jocelyn Brown

Best of my Love - The Emotions

Simply The Best - Tina Turner

One night only - Dreamgirls

90s RnB & POP SET

Real Love – Mary J

Love like This - Faith Evans

Don't Walk Away – Jade

No Scrubs – TLC

Destinies Child – Bootylicious

Don’t Let go - Envogue

Doo Wop - Lauryn Hill

Giving Him Something - Envogue

Dreams – Gabrielle

You Might Need Somebody – Shola Ama

You Gotta be – Desree

Wanna Be – Spice Girls

Would I Lie To You - Charles and Eddie

‘ALWAYS WHITNEY’ TRIBUTE BY TASHARA

I Wanna Dance with Somebody

How Will I Know

I'm Every Woman

Million Dollar Bill

Saving All My Love

The Greatest Love of All

Exhale (Shoop Shoop)

For The Love of You

I Get so Emotional

I'm Your Baby Tonight

Queen of the night

My love is your love

Its Not Right But I'ts Ok

You Give Good Love

I Have Nothing

I Will Always Love You

MODERN POP - UPBEAT

I like it like That - Cardi B

Juice - Lizzo

About Damn Time - Lizzo

Love on Top

Single Ladies - Beyonce

Crazy in Love - Beyonce

Work it Out – Beyonce

Havana - Camilla Cabello

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Million Dollar Bill - Whitney Houston

Can’t Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake

Happy – Pharrell Williams

Domino - Jessie J

Put Your Records on - Corrine Bailey Rae

Forget You - Cee Lo Green

Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars / Mark Ronson

Only Girl in The World - Rihanna

MODERN POP - MELLO / BACKGROUND SET

Dreams - Gabrielle

You Gotta Be - Desree

Lost Without You - Robin Thicke

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

Take it Easy, You Through My Eyes, Angels - Tashara Forrest

Make you feel my love - Adele

If I Ain’t Got You / You don't know my name –

- Alicia Keys

Kiss Me / Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

Closer Corrine Bailey-Rae

Is this love / no woman no cry / one love - Bob Marley

Don't see your favourite song here?

We are happy to take requests in advance.

PREVIOUS REQUEST EXAMPLES

Smooth Operator / By You Side - Sade

For the Love of You - Whitney Houston

Midnight Train to Georgia - Gladys Night

Listen - Beyonce

Heaven - Bryan Adams

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Tashara's Prices

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£375
Up to 1 hour	£700
Up to 2 hours	£875
Up to 3 hours	£1275

Motown & Soul with Tashara Forrest - 1 Hour

Thank you for your enquiry! Tashara is an EXCITING and DYNAMIC entertainer. She is the life and soul of the party and will make sure you and your guests are entertained, dancing and having fun for your event. Tashara Forrest performs a variety of Motown, Soul, Disco, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s 00s and current POP hits accompanied by backing tracks or a live band. Tashara also performs a Tribute to Whitney Houston. Tashara also performs with an acoustic duo, Jazz trio, female trio and up to an 11 piece live band - available from 2 - 11 piece (acoustic duo, jazz trio, party band 4 - 11 piece) Tashara can also tailor a package to suit your requirements, please get in touch to discuss your event. Also included is basic sound, lighting and a playlist in between sets. Tashara can also provide a DJ to keep the party going and entertained in between sets and a photographer / videographer to capture your special moments.

£625

Tashara Forrest Soloist Singer - Up to 1 Hour

Tashara is an EXCITING and DYNAMIC entertainer. She is the life and soul of the party and will make sure you and your guests are entertained, dancing and having fun for your event. Tashara Forrest performs a variety of Motown, Soul, Disco, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s 00s and current POP hits accompanied by backing tracks or a live band. Tashara also performs a Tribute to Whitney Houston. Tashara also performs with an acoustic duo, Jazz trio, female trio and up to an 11 piece live band - available from 2 - 11 piece (acoustic duo, jazz trio, party band 4 - 11 piece) Tashara can also tailor a package to suit your requirements, please get in touch to discuss your event. Also included is basic sound, lighting and a playlist in between sets. Tashara can also provide a DJ to keep the party going and entertained in between sets and a photographer / videographer to capture your special moments Additional options Sleeke Party - The Sleeke Band perform a selection of party hits and classics from the 1960s to present. giving you the best of the decades. Additional Shows offered Tashara featuring The Sleeke Band and Sleeke Chix Motown - taking you on a journey through Motown and Soul Disco - Keeping you dancing all night with the fun and funky disco vibes

£625

‘Always Whitney’ - Tribute To Whitney Houston by Tashara Forrest - 1 Hour

Thank you for your enquiry! Tashara is a huge fan of Whitney Houston and her incredible legacy. Tashara's tribute to Whitney is a celebration of Whitney's stunning gift that she gave to the world. Tashara delivers this tribute with tremendous feeling and high energy! 'Always Whitney' is available as a 1 x 45 / 1 x 60 / 2 x 45 set, accompanied by backing tracks or a live band. This can also be combined with a Motown, Soul, Disco and Pop set - please see song list.. Please get in contact to discuss your requirements.

£750

Tashara Forrest - Singer - 2 x 45 Minutes

£871.25

Tashara Forrest - Soloist Singer - 3 x 40 Minute Music Sets

£1000

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Thats no problem, please just let me know as soon as you can.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, this is fine

How much time do you need to set up?

1 hour

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My vibrant energy that I bring to every performance, my fun and bubbly personality and my party spirit! I have also been told that I have a fantastic voice and people really enjoy my singing. My voice has been described as "From Heaven, " "The voice of an angel" "Beautiful voice" "Wide vocal range" "Delicious, melts in your mouth"

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

PREVIOUS CLIENT LIST Jools Holland Hootenanny Trevor Nelson BBC1 Extra The Michael McIntyre Big Show Annabels The NED The Pheasantary NEC Arena Wembley Arena O2 Indigo The Celtic Manor Resort Koko Brixton Electric V Festival Blackpool Winter Gardens 02 Uk Gala Bingo Park Dean Butlins Fairfield Halls Pontins Riverside Holiday Park

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, Corinne Bailey-Rae and many more.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

I have had the honour of performing at many high profile gigs, however performing on the New Years Eve 2018 Jools Holland Hootennany with UK Soul Legends Soul II Soul was very high profile as it was broadcasted across the whole nation.

Musicianship

Genres:

Soul, Pop, Covers, Top 40, Disco, Acoustic, Motown, R&B, Tribute, Karaoke, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Contemporary Christian, Christmas, Gospel, Hip Hop

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Instruments:

Singer, Singer (Alto), Singer (Soprano)

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Event types:

Wedding, Birthday party, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event

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Other skills:

Songwriter, Lyricist, Composer, Audio engineer, Dancer, Perfect pitch, MC, Singing teaching

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