Tasha (musician)
American musician
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Tasha Viets-VanLear, better known as just Tasha, is an American musician from Chicago.
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| Background information | |
| Born | Tasha Viets-VanLear |
| Origin | Albany Park, Chicago, U.S. |
| Genres | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Website | Wowtashawow.com |
Early life
Tasha was born and raised in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago.[1] Tasha grew up involved in theater and poetry, attending Northside College Preparatory High School and later, St. Olaf College.[2] After returning to Chicago post-college, Tasha worked for Black Youth Project 100.[3]
Career
Tasha released her first EP in 2016 titled Divine Love.[3][2] The EP is described as being about both "political activism and self-love".[4] In 2018, Tasha announced plans to release her debut full-length album, and shared the new song "Kind of Love".[5] Tasha also shared a new song titled "New Place" prior to releasing the record.[6] The album, titled Alone at Last, was released in 2018 through Father/Daughter Records.[7][8][9]
In April 2020, Tasha shared a new song titled "But There's Still the Moon".[10]
Tasha's second full-length album, Tell Me What You Miss the Most, was released on November 5, 2021.[11] Her third album All This and So Much More was released on Bayonet Records in September 2024.[12]
Discography
Studio albums
- Alone at Last (2018)
- Tell Me What You Miss the Most (2021)
- All This and So Much More (2024)
- You Are Spring! (2026)
EPs
- Divine Love (2016)