Tiya Ad’e

Tiya has recorded and performed with an array of bands and musicians throughout her musical career. A native Washingtonian, Tiya performed for over 16 years as the resident vocalist with 3^rd Generation Band at the historical Channel Inn Hotel until its closing. In addition, for over ten years she has been working as the lead female vocalist with Bobby Felder and his Blue Notes Big Band, providing music for a variety of private venues on the east coast.

Tiya sings, writes, arranges, and co-produces for “In Process…” a four woman, a capella ensemble sharing in the oral tradition of African American. The group, developed over 40 years ago from a workshop given by the world-famous Sweet Honey in the Rock, has traveled throughout the east coast and has performed with legendary singers and actors that include Cicely Tyson, Ruby Dee, Odetta, Pete Seeger, Bill Cosby, Danny Glover, Nelson and Winnie Mandela, and Roberta Flack. In Process… has recorded two cds, a self-titled debut album, and their latest release, Mission: Love.

In 2012, Tiya debuted her first solo jazz cd, entitled, “Tiya! Close to You.”