When listening to the sultry sounds of R&B/Soul artist T.A. (Tasha Andrews) it becomesevident that her music is more than just a way for her to entertain---it’s her special way ofcommunicating with others and is as vital to her existence as oxygen. The Memphis, TNnative has been singing since the age of five and initially set her sights on a recordingcontract as a teen. When things didn’t go as planned, she chose another career butnever stopped dreaming of sharing her gift with the world. More than a decade later,T.A. is back, more focused than ever and like the most expensive of wines she has onlygotten better with time.T.A.’s music possesses an endearing quality that draws you in and leaves youbreathless. Her strong vocals and range remind you of such luminaries as Jill Scott andthe late Teena Marie, but she also has an edgy sweetness that is all her own. Her soundhas been described as modern old school--reminiscent of days when auto tunes andstudio manipulation were unheard of and in order to get a recording contract you had totruly be able to sing. From the first note, T.A. leaves no doubt that she can sing.A stylist by trade, T.A. is used to making people feel good. Only this time instead ofwhipping hair and applying makeup she is evoking happy feelings by singing a mixof original and throwback melodies. Her debut CD, Lovers & Friends, was releasedValentine’s Day 2011. According to T.A., this beautiful compilation of songs is personalbut at the same time something anyone can relate to. Just like love, her music is meantto give others a natural high.“This CD is about relationships—the ups and downs, the good and the bad and theimportance of being friends as well as being lovers. Like so many others, I’ve been hurtby love and this album was, in a lot of ways, my therapy. But once I got it all out I wasable to let it go. Through the process of this album I found my way back—back to musicand back to love,” says T.A. “I’m really proud of what I’ve been able to do musically andpersonally. This is definitely a CD others can relate to and at the same time enjoy.”Lovers & Friends is T.A.’s musical homecoming and if she has things her way she willnever leave again. A dreamed deferred has now become reality and the world is invitedto listen, learn, and love.