The versatile voice of Loretta Holloway can turn on a dime. One moment it's pure musical theater, the next it's almost operatic, and the next it's bluesy and raw. In an age of manufactured pop tarts and starlets, Holloway stands out for her rich, authentic, and powerful sound. People can't help but love it. According to the singer, public demand is the main reason why she's still in the business. (She originally didn't intend to pursue a career in music.) Some, however, would probably call it fate.
Holloway moonlighted as a jazz singer while in college, fell in love with the ...