Deitra’s Timeline

50’s

Deitra with her grandfather Daniel Ross

60’s

70’s

Deitra with Lorenzo Smith and the Desired Effect (1977)

80’s

Deitra with her Kingston Mines Band (1984)

90’s

Deitra with Mississippi Heat (1993)

2000’s

Deitra and Rodney Brown at Poconos Blues Festival (2007)

Witnesses

“Deitra Farr’s superb voice and commanding stage presence quickly won over the audience. At the end of the evening people were still raving about how good she was.”
Blues in Britain Magazine – Bob Groom and Brian Woods

“Deitra has a unique style. One of the smoother voices in the blues. A lot of singers tend to be shouting. Growlers. Deitra still conveys the authenticity of the blues, but she’s able to do it in a smooth style.“ Billy Branch, blues musician – N’DIGO Magazin

“What makes Deitra rise far and above most of her blues contemporaries is her versatility. She is the most gifted, crafted person today singing the blues in a variety of styles, with marvelous stage presence and great rapport with the audience.“ Sterling Plumpp, professor and blues poet- N’DIGO Magazine

“Although the term “diva” is used loosely today, it is a fair term when describing Deitra Farr, who proudly writes her own material. I consider her one of the best songwriters on the music scene today. Deitra is gifted with a tonal quality in her vocals that is unique and unlike any other singer I have heard in the world.“ Fruteland Jackson, blues musician

“”Lady Sings the Blues is the part in this blues music that thrilled me the most. Bessie Smith, Billie Holliday, Mary Wells, Mahalia Jackson, Dinah Washington, Donna Summers, Esther Phillips, Lucille Spann, Koko Taylor, Zora Young… The list goes on… You name them… I did not know Deitra’s name until the day I met her, but when she started to sing and move I fell in love instantly…And The Man told me that’s the way it’s gonna be… For the rest of my life… Until the twelth of never…” Krister Palais – Jefferson Blues Magazine Bass Player

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