Lola Batiste

Description

Lola Batiste has over 20 years of performance experience singing songs from the Great American Songbook, R&B, Pop and the classic songs of Motown.
When you hire Lola Batiste you will get vibes of:
Patti Austin's "Sophistication"
Nancy Wilson's "Fancy"
Billie Holiday's "Emotional Power"
Diana Ross's "The Boss"
Lola is a vocalist that performs several genre's of music with funky vocals as well as her soft and sweet vocals. She is funk, R&B, Motown and jazz all rolled into one. She has performed the songs of Karyn White, Natalie Cole, Chaka Kahn, Monica, Toni Braxton, Diana Ross, Donna ... Summer, Sada, Aretha Franklin, Patti Labelle, Etta James, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, the Temptations, the Four Tops and many more of the greats.
Expectation:
Beautiful tones and emotional power!
Ballads:
Listening to Lola Batiste sing ballads is like hearing the private reflections of a melancholy angel. Her sweet sultry voice is comforting and unsettling -- taking you on a journey through passion and love."
Jazz Vocalist:
As a jazz vocalist Lola performs songs from the Great American Songbook and "smooth jazz with sass yet classy vibes."
R&B vocalist:
As a R&B singer Lola delivers with soul.
Wedding Singer:
Lola has a very emotional tone that is perfect for the romantic love song.
Availability:
Some of Lola Batiste's clients book her services as much as 3 months in advance so book early to insure that she will be available for your special event and be assured that Lola will deliver with style and sophistication.
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Experience

Lola Batiste -Recording Artist.
Placed second in the "Denise Lee Onstage So You Think You Can Cabaret" competition with her rendition of Billie Holiday's "Fine and Mellow".
In a musical collaboration with songwriter Nico Rizzuto of Cologne, Germany Lola provided the vocals for the creation of “Because You Know Me” a jazzy tune that had some airplay in Germany.
Lola has also had the honor of being a member of the prestigious Women's Chorus of Dallas where she sang first soprano under the artistic direction of Melinda Imthurn.​

Previous Clients

Some of Lola's previous clients have been Fort Worth's Embassy Hotel's
restaurant, she was accompanied by pianist Al Mcgilvery.
As a member of the Dallas's Women's Choir, the group was commissioned to perform for the Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
Rising Star Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX hired Lola Batiste to perform at one of their fundraisers that had a 1920's theme.

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Birthday Party (Adult) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christening Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Halloween Party Hanukkah Celebration High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event Jewish Wedding New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Prom Night Quinceañera / Sweet 16 Party Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Acting Experience

Along with two other actresses Lola portrayed lead singer of the Supremes in the Marsha
Moses musical production of “From Dixie to Broadway” a musical documenting the history of African American music. “I have always admired Diana Ross and when I was cast to perform her songs I was so thrilled!”
In“ Reveal (a dream tale with music)” a play directed by the accomplished actor-director and writer Akin Babatunde that had its debut at the Kalita Humphrey Theater in Dallas, Lola portrayed one of three singing dolls that came to life.