Singer-songwriter Latanya Alberto is blessed with talent and a hefty dose of ambition. She has performed in collaboration with the Metropole Orchestra and toured India. These opportunities allowed Latanya to share her message with a very diverse audience. Now, the passionate Amsterdammer is eager to step onto the biggest jazz stage in the Netherlands: the legendary NN North Sea Jazz Festival, thanks in part to the support of Nationale-Nederlanden.
One painting, one artist, one stunning song. In View the Mauritshuis with your ears we ask renowned artists to find inspiration in a work from our collection.
About Latanya Alberto
Multi-talented artist Latanya Alberto began making music and performing for audiences at a young age. At 18, she wrote poetry that served as the basis for her songs. Her style is best described as a fusion of R&B, jazz, and electronic music. In Latanya's words, it is "distinctive and romantic." These qualities perfectly complement a summer track. Her music is not only pleasing to the ear but also touches the soul, with meaningful lyrics about social injustice, feminism, and cultural awareness.
In 2018, she released her debut EP Ruminate immediately establishing her signature sound: unique soulful tones, mellow vibes, and poetic lyrics. The release of her third EP The Royal Escape in 2021 opened doors to exciting collaborations and opportunities. In the same year, Latanya performed live at Eurosonic Noorderslag, graced the COLORS platform twice, and shared the stage with the Metropole Orchestra on multiple occasions. Latanya's presence can be seen in various magazines, from i-D and Metal to Clash and Equate. She is a rising talent leaving her mark on the music industry and swiftly captivating the hearts of her fans.
The visit
About Icarus Atlanticus: Allegory of the Working Man
When Lataster painted this ceiling in 1987, he was intimidated by the thought that he was surrounded by such great masters as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Rubens. There was a danger of becoming too proud, though. Lataster saw just one way to prevent his own downfall: hard work. In this colourful and expressive ceiling, he therefore incorporated blue work trousers, work shoes and a spade. As a reward, Lataster imagined a sandwich with strawberry jam – which he also painted.
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