Tafari Anthony is a Canadian rhythm and blues singer and songwriter.[1]

Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Anthony studied graphic design at Cambrian College in Sudbury.[2] While living there he was involved in the city's YES Theatre collective,[3] and submitted his original song "Maybe When I Get Older" to CBC Radio 2's Searchlight competition in 2016.[4] Although he did not win the competition, he finished in the Top 25;[5] when he released his debut EP Die for You later in the year, the network placed his single "Know Better" into high rotation[6] and named it as one of the top Canadian songs of the year.[4] His second EP, Remember When, followed in 2017.[6]

After taking some time to refine his sound, he returned in 2020 with the singles "Live in a Dream"[7] and "No Good",[8] leading up to the release of his third EP The Way You See Me.[8] With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting touring in 2020, the new singles were promoted in part with a livestreamed performance as part of Sudbury Pride's digital Queerantine program.[9]

The Way You See Me received a Juno Award nomination for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2022.[10]

In addition to his solo recordings, Anthony has also performed as a member of the bands Eh440[11] and Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar,[12] and has had musical theatre roles in touring national productions of Love Train[13] and Red Rock Diner.[14]

He is out as gay.[4]

References

External links

• Official website