Barbara Mantini is an award winning and versatile artist known for her work as a vocalist, actor, and vocal coach. She is the recipient of an NMA Jazz Artist of the Year award for her debut jazz CD “Maybe Someday”
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She regularly performs at jazz venues, theatres, and festivals, and is widely recognized as part of the beloved singing trio, the Mantini Sisters, which include her sisters Sandra & Ann Mantini, who are celebrated for their tight harmonies. warm stage presence and showmanship.
With a vocal style that spans jazz, musical theatre, and classical music, Barbara has also lent her voice to jingles and well‑known animated shows, including The Busy World of Richard Scarry and Rupert.
For the past 17 years, Barbara has been an instructor in the Acting for Film & Digital Media program at Niagara College.
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February 8 @1:00pm
The Hub, Welland, ON
Barbara Mantini Jazz Duo (with Randy Stirtzinger)
February 15 @1:00pm
Colonari Winery
Barbara Mantini Jazz Duo
March 8 @1:00pm
The Hub, Welland, ON
Barbara Mantini Jazz Trio (with Randy Stirtzinger and Rob McBride)
The familiar, the forgotten...and
the legacy of bossa nova
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The Familiar, the Forgotten...and the Legacy of
Bossa Nova
Featuring: Barbara Mantini, Vocals; Randy Stirtzinger, Piano; Bill Melymuka, Trombone/Flute; Rob McBride, Bass; Kevin Lipischak, Drums
An inspiring musical journey that brings the spirit of Brazil’s beaches to life.
With musical arrangements by Randy Stirtzinger, and accompanied by talented musicians, this tribute show honours the legacy of Astrud Gilberto, João Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and more, staying true to the style while sharing a heartfelt, personal touch.
The show premiered at the Niagara Jazz Festival in 2024 to a sold‑out audience.
"Barbara Mantini was all class..."
Broadway World
"...a masterful performance that is simply spine tingling."
Waterloo Region Record
"...Mantini proved, once again, to be a consummate entertainer that can go from torch to theatrical singer in a heartbeat, and do both stunningly well..."
The Tribune (Welland)
"A powerful and colourful operatic soprano...it was wonderful..." The Spectator (Hamilton)
