Barbara is an award winning artist known for her work as a vocalist, actor, vocal coach and voice director. She is the recipient of an “NMA Jazz Artist of the Year” award for her debut jazz CD “Maybe Someday”.
She regularly performs at jazz venues, theatres, and festivals, and is widely recognized as part of the beloved singing trio, the “Mantini Sisters” with 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 lent her voice to jingles, well‑known animated shows like “The Busy World of Richard Scarry” and “Rupert”, as well as numerous professional musical theatre productions.
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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Photo by: Jeff On Camera
February 8 @1:00pm
The Hub, Welland, ON
Barbara Mantini Jazz Duo (with Randy Stirtzinger)
February 15 @1:00pm
Colaneri Winery
Barbara Mantini Jazz Duo
March 8 @1:00pm
The Hub, Welland, ON
Barbara Mantini Jazz Trio (with Randy Stirtzinger and Rob McBride)
March 15 @1:00
Barbara Mantini Jazz Duo
Colaneri Winery
April 12 @1:00
Barbara Mantini Jazz Duo
Colaneri Winery
May 2 @2:00
Music for Meals Benefit Concert
Portal Village Chapel, Port Colborne
May 3 @ 1:00
Barbara Mantini Jazz Duo
Colaneri Winery
May 14 @ 7:30pm
Gravity - a Tribute to John Mayer
Starring: Andy Colonico and Orchestra
First Ontario Performing Arts St. Catharines, ON
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)
