Tonina, an accomplished vocalist, bassist, and songwriter based in Los Angeles, hails from St. Louis, Missouri, where her musical journey began. Raised in a family of diverse musicians, Tonina’s musical roots traverse Funk, Soul, Jazz, Classical, Folk, and Rock genres. Her upbringing, blending Black and Sicilian heritage, fostered a deep connection to music from an early age, with her initiation into Upright bass at just 8 years old.
Since her graduation from Berklee College of Music, Tonina has shared the stage with Grammy-Award-winning musicians, including the likes of Lalah Hathaway. Her musical journey has taken her across the globe, from enchanting audiences at the Catania Jazz Festival in Sicily to earning recognition as one of NPR’s favorite new artists of 2018. Notably, her rendition of “Historia de un Amor” found a place on former President Barack Obama’s top songs list for 2018, further cementing her as an artist of remarkable distinction.
Tonina Saputo – Bass & Voice
Samuel Altman – Guitar
Jacob Somerscales – Drums
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