Tanya Trotter
American actress and singer
Tanya Trotter (née Blount) is an American actress, musician and author. She began her career as a teen actress, appearing in the film Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), where she performed "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" in a duet with Lauryn Hill. She went on to release her debut album Natural Thing (1994), which featured the songs "Through the Rain" and "I'm Gonna Make You Mine". Blount is currently one half of the country music duo the War and Treaty.
Early life and education
Blount was born to an Afro-Panamanian mother and African-American father. She attended Baptist services on Sundays and attended Catholic school, singing in choirs in both contexts. She was educated at Morgan State University, where she majored in psychology and sang in the university choir.
Career
Blount first came to prominence in the film, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) in which she featured as the character "Tanya". Her performance of "His Eye is on the Sparrow" with Lauryn Hill was a particularly notable moment. MadameNoire commented, 'she and R&B/Hip-hop musician Lauryn Hill captivated audiences with a memorable performance'.
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