Wanda Houston

Wanda Houston is an American singer and actress.

Biography Houston is originally from Chicago, Illinois. She started singing in gospel choirs of West Side, Chicago. Her father was an actor, and her mother was both an actress and a singer. In the Berkshires she is considered a diva. Her own parents were deeply involved in the civil rights movement.

Houston collaborated with American progressive rock band Spock's Beard on two occasions. She was a featured artist on the dance single "Unity" by John Rizzo, also featuring Lisa Hunt. The song peaked at number 27 on the United States Billboard Dance Club Songs. Houston starred in an off-Broadway play called "A Good Swift Kick", The play wasn't warmly received. In 2005 she debuted at Broadway, in a A Streetcar Named Desire, alongside John C. Reilly and Natasha Richardson. In 2006 she performed Ain't Misbehavin' at the Sharon Playhouse. Mahalia Jackson was her idol growing up.

Discography Singles As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist and year released Title Year Peak chart positions Certification AlbumUS"Unity" (John Rizzo featuring Lisa Hunt and Wanda Houston)200827