Táta Vega

About

Vocalist who has worked in theater, film, and multiple musical genres, and is best known for her solo albums, including Full Speed Ahead, Try My Love, Now I see, and This Joy. She has also enjoyed success as a backing vocalist working on tracks for high-profile musical artists. She performed the voice of Shug Avery in The Color Purple.

Before Fame

She commenced her professional singing career in 1963 when she appeared in a production of the Broadway musical Hair in Los Angeles. She later joined the Max Baer Jr.-managed musical group Pollution, along with lead singer Dobie Gray, and was signed by Berry Gordy Jr. after a performance at the Troubadour. 

Trivia

Her birth name is Carmen Rosa Vega, however, she was given the nickname of Táta as it was the first word she spoke as a child. She officially changed her name to Táta when she was 17 years old.

Family Life

She is the daughter of United States Air Force veteran Luis Alfredo de la Vega and Rosaura Maltés. She has 2 daughters named Angelica and Chloe. 

Associated With

Some of the many artists for whom she has provided lead backing vocals include Jermaine Jackson, Patti LaBelle, Ray Charles and Madonna.