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Tecora Rogers
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Tecora Rogers was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and has been singing
since joining the Angelic Choir at her church at the age of six. Now
internationally renowned, Tecora Rogers' gift is her ability to reach into the
soul of the listener and make them feel the warmth she feels as she communicates
through song. This talented ?triple threat? (singer, writer and producer) also
hosts her own television program since August 1996. The Tecora Rogers Show airs
every Monday at 10:00pm on Channel 19 in Chicago. Tecora hosted her own radio
program in 1998 on WYCA, Hammond, Indiana. Tecora is the recipient of an Illinois Arts Council Grant; she is listed in the 2005-2007 Illinois Arts Tour Artist Roster and has won two National level awards for her 26-part African American History television documentary series. The documentary highlights major events in African American History from 1696 through 2000 and spotlights historians from major universities across the United States. Tecora now travels world-wide conducting African American History workshops utilizing footage from the history series. In addition to her many television credits, Tecora has performed gospel and jazz throughout the world. She is also credited with performing the lead vocal on Kentucky Fried Chicken and k-Mart radio commercials. Tecora also performed background vocals on the Starhub Television Commercial titled ?Smile? in Singapore. Tecora's role can be easily identified by the adlibs heard throughout the commercial. Tecora's repertoire includes jazz, blues, pop and gospel. Tecora currently has two CDs available, Tecora the self-titled CD, combines the soulfulness of traditional gospel with the freshness of contemporary gospel. Her jazz CD, Tecora Rogers ? Live in Singapore, is packed with 12 jazz standard favorites. When not on the road, Tecora resides in Chicago with her husband Neal Harper . Official Web Site: http://www.tecorarogers.com |
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Email #1: tecora@tecorarogers.com |
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