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| Submission declined on 8 March 2025 by ToThAc (talk). I think it's worth making the "Biography" section a little more substantive first.
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| Submission declined on 9 September 2024 by S0091 (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of music-related topics). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by S0091 10 months ago. | |
Comment: I am seeing most reliable sources surrounding her performance with Beyonce which would not be a claim to notability. CNMall41 (talk) 17:36, 1 August 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: For now. Some of the sources are not reliable (All About Jazz! bio, Doscogs) and many are primary (interviews/based on what she says, press releases, etc.). Most of the others are just brief mentions. S0091 (talk) 20:07, 9 September 2024 (UTC)
Crystal "Røvél" Torres, aka Crystal the Indigo is an American singer, songwriter, and trumpeter of Puerto Rican and Italian heritage. She has played the trumpet as part of Beyoncé's all-female live performance band Suga Mamas since 2007..[1].
Biography
[edit]Torres was born on October 30th, 1982 in Philadelphia[2]. She grew up in Levittown[3]. She initially wanted to pursue a medical career, before turning to music.
She married Michael Law Thomas, an audio engineer, on August 8, 2008[4]. Torres was pregnant while touring as a trumpeter with Beyoncé in 2023 for the Renaissance World Tour. She gave birth to her daughter a few weeks after the end of the tour, on November 3rd, 2023.[5].
Career
[edit]She initially wanted to learn how to play the violin, but she started playing the trumpet in fourth grade[6]. She was part of the marching band at Truman High School in Levittown, Pennsylvania. She gratuated from the William Paterson University's jazz program in 2005[7]. She played trumpet in the big band Clark Terry and the Young Titans of Jazz[8][9]
Her stage name Røvél (stylized "RØVÉL") stands for "ray of violet eternal light”.[10]
Discography
[edit]- 2004: Buscando la Paz
- 2011: Life Lessons, Vol.1
- 2013: One Love[11]
- 2016: L - O - V - E
- 2016: This Feeling
- 2021: Sundays on Repeat
- 2024: Carry You
Live performances
[edit]- 2006: Roy Hargroves - RH Factor
- 2007: Beyoncé Experience Tour[12]
- 2009: Beyoncé - I am...[13][14]
- 2011: Beyoncé - 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé[15]
- 2013: Beyoncé - Ms Carter Show World Tour[16]
- 2014: Beyoncé and Jay-Z - On The Run Tour
- 2016: Alejandro Sanz - Sirope Tour[17][18]
- 2018: Beyoncé and Jay-Z - On the Run II Tour
- 2018: Beyoncé - Homecoming at Coachella
- 2019: Alejandro Sanz - #LaGira
- 2020: Chloe x Halle - Tiny Desk (Home) Concert[19]
- 2022: Alejandro Sanz - Sanz en vivo[20]
- 2022: Oscar ceremony
- 2023: Karol G - Tiny Desk Concert[21]
- 2023: Beyoncé - Renaissance World Tour[5][22]
- 2023: Beyoncé - Cowboy Carter Tour
She performed twice at the White House: the first time in 2004 as a vocalist for the band Jazz and the New Generation II in celebration of Black Music Month. The second time as a trumpeter with Beyoncé for President Obama.
She has also performed with Cardi B, Shawn Mendes, Jennifer Lopez.
She was pregnant while performing 35 of the 36 shows of the Renaissance World Tour[5][23]
Appears on
[edit]- 2004: Ricky Gonzalez – Oasis (guest vocalist)[24]
- 2013: Stally – Honest Cowboy – The Highest (vocals)
- 2013: Beyoncé – BEYONCE – Blow (horns)
- 2014: Jhene Aiko – Souled Out – Brave (trumpet)
- 2015: Logic – The Incredible True Story (trumpet)
- 2015: Lupe Fiasco – Tetsuo & Youth – Adoration of the Magi[16][25]
- 2017: Jay-Z – 4:44 – Bam (flugelhorn, trumpet)
- 2018: The Carters – Everything is Love
- 2018: Lupe Fiasco – Drogas Waves – Alan Forever, Imagine (trumpet)[26]
- 2019: Beyoncé – Homecoming: The Live Album
- 2020: Lupe Fiasco – House – Sledom (vocals)[27][28]
- 2020: Beyoncé – Black Parade (trumpet)
- 2022: Steve Lacy – Gemini Rights – Mercury (vocals, horn)
- 2024: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter – Amen (brass)
- 2024: Lupe Fiasco – Samurai – Til Eternity (trumpet, bugle horn)[29]
- 2024: Jennifer Mogbock – Lady in the Lake (Songs from the Apple+ Original Series) – Where Did Our Love Go (trumpet)
Documentaries
[edit]- 2017: Rock 'n' Roll Guns For Hire: The Story of the Sideman[30][31]
- 2019: Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé
- 2023: Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
References
[edit]- ^ "What's It Like to Be in Beyoncé's All-Female Band?". ELLE. 2017-04-13. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ "Exclusive: Trumpeter Crystal Torres opens up about touring with Beyoncé — while proudly pregnant". TODAY.com. 2023-12-08. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Shrestha, Kamana (2010-07-23). "Jazz workshop sounds nostalgic notes". The Record.
- ^ "Meet Crystal "the Indigo" Torres: Artist, Musical Creator, Wellness Advocate – SHOUTOUT LA". shoutoutla.com. 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ a b c "Who is Beyoncé's pregnant trumpet player?". Los Angeles Times. 2023-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Crystal Torres (2010-09-07). Crystal Torres on CBS Philadelphia Interview. Retrieved 2025-08-01 – via YouTube.
- ^ Donald, Maria (2011-08-17). "Crystal Torres '05 Performing with Beyonce in New York City". Targeted News Service.
- ^ Terry, Clark; Terry, Gwen (2015). Clark: the autobiography of Clark Terry. Berkeley, Calif. Los Angelse, Calif. London: University of California Press. p. 248. ISBN 978-0-520-26846-3.
- ^ Takiff, Jonathan (August 7, 2007). "Beyonce; The superstar's mostly female 'Experience' tour is a paean to empowering women". The Philadelphia Daily News.
- ^ "Harry S. Truman grads a dynamic musical duo". Bucks County Courier Times. Archived from the original on 2015-02-19. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Crystal the Indigo". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ Takiff, Jonathan (2007-08-07). "Beyonce; The superstar's mostly female 'Experience' tour is a paean to empowering women". The Philadelphia Daily News.
- ^ Mirkin, Steven (2009-07-14). "Beyonce; An undeniably charismatic, commanding singer and a dancer of staggering energy". Daily Variety.
- ^ "Bucks girl trumpeting Beyoncé". Philadelphia Daily News. 2009-06-25.
- ^ "Crystal Torres '05 Performing with Beyonce in New York City". Targeted News Service. 2011-08-17.[dead link]
- ^ a b "Harry S. Truman grads a dynamic musical duo". 2023-10-23. Archived from the original on 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ "Ale Sanz: Gira 'Sirope' 2016 - 3 de Marzo Estadio Geba : mirá Telefe …". archive.ph. 2015-08-03. Archived from the original on 2015-08-03. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Español, 100% Pop (2015-07-30). "Arranca la gira "Sirope" de Alejandro Sanz". 100% Pop Español (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-22.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ O'Neill, Abbey (December 8, 2020). "Chloe x Halle: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert". NPR. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "Alejandro Sanz se reencuentra con Sevilla tras la pandemia". ELMUNDO (in Spanish). 2022-06-15. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Sayre, Anamaria Artemisa (May 15, 2023). "Karol G: Tiny Desk Concert". NPR. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ "Beyoncé opens U.S. leg of Renaissance Tour in Philly showcasing local talent". New York Daily News. 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ Correspondent, Eddino Abdul HadiMusic (2023-12-22). "The Life List: 3 highlights from Renaissance: A Film By Beyonce". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Crystal Torres Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & M..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ Smith-Strickland, Stephanie (2019-02-24). "Lupe Fiasco Gives Rare Performance of 'Food & Liquor' Debut Album in L.A." Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (2018-09-21). "Lupe Fiasco Releases 'Drogas Wave' Album One Week Early: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ "Lupe Fiasco and Kaelin Ellis Release 'HOUSE' EP Featuring Virgil Abloh". Hypebeast. 2020-07-25. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ III, William E. Ketchum (2020-08-04). "Lupe Fiasco vs. Everybody (Even Himself)". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Gee, Andre (2024-07-05). "Lupe Fiasco Walks Us Through His Amy Winehouse-Inspired Battle-Rap Album 'Samurai'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ Pollock, David (2017-07-07). "Secrets of the 'sideman' - according to David Bowie's former guitarist". The i Paper. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ Ferguson, Euan (2017-07-09). "The week in TV: Broken; The Betrayed Girls, The Windsors and more". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
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