Lawrence Barasa continues to make his country proud. He is a tenor from Nairobi, Kenya, who developed his artistic nature and talent as a member of the celebrated Kenya Boys Choir, a group he also ended up managing. He has had the privilege to interact and perform with artists such as The Tenors, Jonas Brothers, Nelly Furtado, Ellie Goulding, Ciara and Demi Lovato, among others. His contribution to Kenya Boys Choir is evident in its' latest albums 'Liberty' and 'Furahia'.
READ ALSO: Meet Calvin Mwita, fast-rising actor ruling Australian film industry
He has been a chorus member at the Eugene Opera Company since 2016 and has also appeared in Eugene Opera's production of Tosca as Spoletta. Aside from that, Lawrence Barasa has also recently completed training at the Savannah Voice Festival 2019 and 2020 under the tutelage of Sherrill Milnes and Maria Zouvez for two years as an apprentice artiste.
Lawrence Barasa hit the ground running and has been shining in his career as an opera solo artiste. He received an encouragement award at the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions; he was the 2nd Prize winner in the Emerging Artist Division of PNW Sings, a vocal competition run by Eugene Opera and the 1st Prize winner of the Carolyn Bailey and Dominick Argento vocal competition by the National Opera Association 2020 Artist Division.
Barasa is currently a student of the University of Oregon pursuing a degree in vocal performance under Dr Karen Esquivel.
