Moving Storytelling,
Beautiful Song
Welcome to the website of singer, storyteller, and
videographer, Tiana Marquez. We're glad you're here!
For many years Tiana has been presenting her original
programs locally, nationally, and internationally. Her
work celebrates the African-American tradition
and multi-cultural spirituality.
We hope you'll take a few minutes to browse her website.
Scroll down to see more.
Story and Song in the African-American Tradition
Tiana Marquez is a singer and storyteller who has been entertainging audiences for many years.
Her work is accessible, educational, and can be enjoyed by people of all races and cultures.
Learn more about her work by selecting from the links below.


Tiana Marquez holds an MA in Art Education, specializing in Art Therapy. She has had intensive training in dance, acting, and singing. more...


Tiana's performances range from classical music recitals to programs featuring storys and song highlighting African-American history. more...


Working from a home base in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Tiana has presented her engaging performances from New York City to Chicago to LA. more...


Tiana has released four albums of African-American spirituals, stories, and other songs. She's recently expanded into video production. more...
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What People Are Saying
It was as though the voices of our ancestors and that of Marion Anderson had come back to earth to celebrate freedom.
Dr. Bryon E. Walls
Curator of the John Freeman Walls Historical Site and Underground Railroad Museum
Ontario, Canada
Countless faculty, staff, and students were unanimous in their praise of your work.
Damon Williams
Program Associate, The Office of Multicultural Initiatives, The University of Michigan
Your singing touched every person in our audience that night. Your magnificent voice and warm energy were inspiring.
Casey Frazee
American Friends Service Committee
Ann Arbor, MI
Your performance of spoken tradition and folklore was a big hit with the children of our youth program.
Bonnie Billups
Program Director
Peace Neighborhood Center, Ann Arbor, MI
Our students are blind. All they experienced of you was your voice. And that's where the magic occurred.
Ms. Ruthie Buell,
Teacher, Frances Blend School, Los Angeles, CA
In a voice that carried like a melody of a songbird, Tiana Marquez, a performance artist from Ann Arbor, gave a presentation during a Jan. 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration sponsored by the schools of Education and Social Work and the MLK Symposium Planning Committee.
Amy Reyes
The University Record, News and Information Services, The University of Michigan