Kenya Hathaway facts for kids

Kenya Hathaway is an American singer known for her amazing voice in R&B and jazz music. She comes from a very musical family, with famous singers as her father and sister.

About Kenya Hathaway

Kenya Hathaway was born into a family of talented musicians. Her father was the legendary R&B and jazz singer Donny Hathaway. Her mother, Eulaulah, was also a classically trained singer. Kenya's older sister is Lalah Hathaway, who is also a very successful R&B and jazz singer.

Kenya Hathaway studied music at the famous Berklee College of Music in Boston. This helped her develop her skills and prepare for a career in music.

Her Musical Journey

Kenya Hathaway has performed with many well-known artists. She sang with the famous guitarist Lee Ritenour on his songs "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" and "Morning Glory." Her voice added a special touch to these tracks.

She also worked as a backing singer on the popular TV show American Idol: The Search for a Superstar. She performed on the show about 30 times, helping the main singers sound even better.

Voice Acting Fun

Beyond singing on stage, Kenya Hathaway has also used her voice in a different way. She was the voice actress for the character Sunny Funny in the PlayStation video game, PaRappa the Rapper. This shows her talent goes beyond just singing. Kenya continues to share her musical gifts with the world.

Want to Hear More?

• Kenya Hathaway's Official Website: http://kenyahathaway.com/launch.html
• Watch Kenya sing 'Is It You?' with Lee Ritenour
• Watch Kenya sing 'Morning Glory' with Lee Ritenour