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Updated 9/15/2022

Thabisa Rich

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    CT

Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

Thabisa is a bi-continental rising star. A South African native now residing in New Haven, Connecticut, Thabisa is a dynamic singer/songwriter who rocks the stage with every performance. Her sultry sound spans from raspy transitions as though delivered by Janis Joplin to hip like chops as if Erykah Badu was her conductor on stage to smooth operator like Sade while always and without fail connecting back to her roots by channeling Miriam Makeba aka Mama Africa. Thabisa is more than a songstress, she is a unique sound not yet defined - an experience not to be missed.



This international artist is making a name for herself with her energy, charisma, and incredible voice. Sweet Sorrow recorded in 2020 draws on lived experiences, past and present, and showcases her unique approach to music, inspiring the creation of a third album.



Her upcoming album will feature a wide range of sounds, from Afro-soul, jazz afro-beat and will highlight her creativity  and storytelling. Her EP in the works is called Petrichor - the smell that emanates from the ground after the rain - is an exploration of her growth and becoming as an artist and as a person.



When not in the studio or on the stage, Thabisa is busy working on projects aimed at community betterment. Thabisa currently sits on the board at CT Folk and has worked closely with numerous local schools and nonprofits, encouraging us to learn from all of the incredible people and their  cultures. In 2021, Thabisa launched her own nonprofit, Rich Arts Collective, as a way of "building bridges of human understanding and connectivity using music, art, and performances." 

Find Me

Thabisa Rich (She.her/hers)
Job Title: Singer
Phone: 2038331441
TTY Phone: 2038331441
Address:
104 Knollwood Drive
New Haven, CT 06515

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2021

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2021

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Music - Band

Additional Disciplines:

  • Visual/Crafts - Painting

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Cultural Education
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Artist Representation / Artist Management
  • Social Media Services
  • Film Showings
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Professional Network Gatherings / Events
  • Residency - Community
  • Virtual Events
  • Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
  • Community Arts
  • Exhibitions
  • Artist Market
  • Art Sales
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 25

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Businesses
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) individuals
  • LGBTQ Populations
  • Native American Tribes
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Veteran/Active Duty Military Personnel
  • Youth-At-Risk
  • Houseless/Housing Insecure Individuals

Geographic Reach:

  • Town / City
  • County
  • State
  • International

Media Gallery

I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Awards

Awards:

  • 2021 Mahaffey Fellowship Recipient
  • 1st place at Step, Stroll, Singsational Competition hosted by AKA North Atlantic Region, March 2020
  • 2022 Creative sector recipient

Awards

Awards:

  • 2021 Mahaffey Fellowship Recipient
  • 1st place at Step, Stroll, Singsational Competition hosted by AKA North Atlantic Region, March 2020
  • 2022 Creative sector recipient

Education

Education:

  • Berklee Online , Creative Entrepreneur
  • University of the people
  • High school

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Theater
  • Visual/Crafts

Certifications and Training:

  • Kingian Nonviolence Certification for Teaching Artist
  • Entrepreneurship Decoded 6 week program
  • Creative Entrepreneurship at Berklee College
  • Community Leadership Program 2021-2022

Fee range:

$350 - $1,000

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Theater
  • Visual/Crafts

Certifications and Training:

  • Kingian Nonviolence Certification for Teaching Artist
  • Entrepreneurship Decoded 6 week program
  • Creative Entrepreneurship at Berklee College
  • Community Leadership Program 2021-2022

Fee range:

$350 - $1,000

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • PA System
  • 16 channel
  • Microphones
  • Two wedges and Monitors for musicians

Fee Range:

$700 - $4,500

State of Residence:

Connecticut

Minimum Number of Performers:

2

Maximum Number of Performers:

7