Topsy Chapman (1947–2022) was a Jazz and Gospel musician from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Early life
Chapman was born in Kentwood, Louisiana. She sang and played piano at the age of 3 and was considered a musical prodigy. By the age of 6 or 7, she was earning money performing in churches.
Career
Chapman moved to New Orleans when she was 17 where she led her family's Gospel group, The Chapmans. Playwright and director, Vernel Bagneris, recruited the group to appear in his production on 'One Mo' Time'. The show ran at Toulouse Theatre and later premiered Off-Broadway.
Chapman performed with her daughters, Yolanda Robinson and Jolynda Phillips, under the group name Topsy Chapman and Solid Harmony.
Chapman often performed at New Orleans Jazz Fest and was well known in the New Orleans music scene.
Death
Chapman died in 2022.
References
- ^ "Topsy Chapman (1947-2022) - OffBeat Magazine". www.offbeat.com. 2022-12-01. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ^ Advocate, KATY RECKDAHL | Special to The (6 May 2017). "Topsy Chapman dodges the spotlight from 'One Mo' Time' to Jazz Fest's Economy Hall". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- Times-Picayune, Ann Maloney, NOLA com | The (30 April 2010). "Topsy Chapman in perfect harmony at New Orleans Jazz Fest". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "TOPSY CHAPMAN & SOLID HARMONY (Closed September 10, 2022) | New Orleans | reviews, cast and info | TheaterMania". www.theatermania.com. Retrieved 2023-03-02.