mySTORY

 

Born in the city of music known as the home of the Blues Memphis, TN, TOSHA FREEMAN has first-hand experience in working with professional musicians and artists who embrace the legacy of music known as the Memphis Sound. Tosha has worked Off-Broadway in the Gospel music production of “Momma Don’t”, and in 1993 she toured Russia in the critically acclaimed production of “A Salute to Africans in Russia.” Unlimited in her conquests, Tosha likes to keep her audiences on the edge of their seats filled with emotion.

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Tosha also has a special love for children. She has worked as an artist in residence for the Oklahoma State Arts Council, Memphis Arts Council, Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, San Bernardino Arts Council, Riverside Arts Council, and as a teaching artist with the Music Center of Los Angeles.

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Her theatrical experiences include performances at the Handsberry-Sands Theater Company in Milwaukee, WI and the Blues City Cultural Center in Memphis, TN. Formerly a member of the Memphis based, and nationally known Nubian Theatre Company, Tosha began studying African Carribean Dance with Tony Award Winning Choreographer of “The Lion King”, Garth Fagan.

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She also studied West African Dance with Suquan Diop and Modern Jazz with Internationally renowned choreographer Arthur Hall.

 

During an annual Memphis in May Celebration, Tosha performed with the National Dance Company of Kenya, “The Bomas of Kenya”. Miss Freeman has also had the privilege of touring as a dancer for Stevie Wonder on his “In Square Circle Tour”.

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Musically Tosha’s roots are grounded in Gospel music. She has performed live in many arenas and has sung on many studio recordings including the “National Civil Rights Museum Live “album, under the direction of the late O’Landa Draper.

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The concept of TOSHA FREEMAN is to incorporate Music, Dance, Theatre, and Storytelling all into one show. A concept which will never be predictable, and where audiences will always Expect the Unexpected…