Tracy Cruz to Perform at Private Event in Livermore, California
LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA — Multi-award-winning R&B, Soul, and Jazz artist Tracy Cruz will bring her acclaimed, soulful sound to a private event in Livermore, California. Known for her spirit-filled, richly textured mezzo-soprano voice, Cruz has built a 17-year career that has earned her both critical acclaim and deep community respect.
An Award-Winning Career
Tracy Cruz’s career boasts 44 prestigious music awards, including:
- 2022 Intercontinental Music Awards – Best of North America (R&B)
- 2022 Josie Music Award – Vocalist of the Year (R&B/Soul)
- 2022 One Earth Award GOLD – Best Jazz Single
- 2021 Intercontinental Music Awards – Best of North America (R&B)
- 2020 International Singer-Songwriters Association Gold Award – Female Emerging Artist of the Year
- 2020 National Black Music Award – Best Recorded Song
- 2020 Bay Area Black Music Award – Best Female Neo Soul Performer
She has also received over 80 nominations, including seven Hollywood Music in Media Award nominations and five SoulTracks.com Readers’ Choice Awards.
Musical Style and Sound
Cruz’s music is a vibrant fusion of Neo Soul, Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, and Filipino influences, performed with her band, Instrumentali-T. Her arrangements often combine percussion, guitar, chimes, bass lines, horns, and harp-like chords to create a lush, layered sound.
Her songs carry themes of hope, love, beauty, and self-reflection, delivered with a warmth and sincerity that make her live shows deeply moving experiences.
Sharing the Stage with Legends
Over the years, Cruz has opened for and performed alongside an impressive list of artists, including Kenny Lattimore, Pete Escovedo, Miki Howard, Keke Wyatt, Sy Smith, Moonchild, Raheem Devaughn, Derrick Hodge, Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas, and many more.
Her performances have graced venues like Yoshi’s, Harlow’s, Tempe Center for the Arts, Rockwood Music Hall, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and major events such as the San Jose Jazz Festival and Filipino Heritage Night with the San Francisco Giants.
A Committed Mentor and Community Leader
Beyond the stage, Cruz serves as Chapter Governor of the Recording Academy® San Francisco Chapter and is a GRAMMY® U mentor, helping to guide the next generation of artists. She also teaches through her Tracy Cruz Vocal Studio, where she trains students in singing, performance, songwriting, and arranging, inspiring them to pursue their musical dreams.
Recent and Upcoming Projects
Cruz’s latest single, “Find A Way”, produced by Rodney Jones (known for work with Eric Roberson, Conya Doss, and D Maurice), is now available on streaming platforms. She is currently working on her new album, “Sun After The Reign”, which promises to continue her tradition of heartfelt ballads and uplifting, groove-filled tracks.
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