Táta Vega (born October 7, 1951, as Carmen Rosa Vega) is an American singer whose career spans theater, film, and various musical genres. She began her professional singing career as early as 1963 and later performed in the Los Angeles production of the musical *Hair*. Subsequently, she was a member of the groups Pollution and Earthquire before signing with Motown, where she released several solo albums, including *Full Speed Ahead* (1976), *Totally Táta* (1977), and *Try My Love* (1978). She became particularly well-known for the song "Get It Up for Love." As a vocalist, Táta Vega has collaborated with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Madonna, and Elton John. In the film *The Color Purple*, she provided the vocals for the character Shug Avery and was featured on several songs on the soundtrack—including "Miss Celie’s Blues (Sister)," which was nominated for an Oscar. In 1985, she received a Grammy nomination. In 1994, she recorded Spanish-language versions of "Circle of Life" from *The Lion King*. In 2013, she appeared in the documentary *20 Feet from Stardom*, which focuses on backup singers. Her music has been sampled by artists including Daft Punk, Eminem, and Drake. Táta Vega(1951년생, Queens, New York City, New York, USA) 는 배우로, 대표작으로 스타로부터 스무 발자국, Kirk Whalum: The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter II, The Gospel according to Jazz - Chapter II가 있으며, 그 외에도 뒤바뀐 친구들의 신비한 모험, 야! 러그래츠, Elton John - The Million Dollar Piano 등 다양한 작품에 출연했다. 특히 2026년에는 뒤바뀐 친구들의 신비한 모험에도 참여해서 활동중이다. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2026년 뒤바뀐 친구들의 신비한 모험에서 Grandma / Mrs. Dung Beetle (voice) 역을 맡았다. 2021년 야! 러그래츠에서 Esperanza (voice) 역을 맡았다. 2014년 Elton John - The Million Dollar Piano에 출연했다.