Tarriona “Tank” Ball

Hailing from New Orleans, Tarriona “Tank” Ball is the frontwoman of the Grammy-winning group Tank and the Bangas. The four-piece ensemble has a rare knack for combining musical styles — fiery soul, deft hip-hop, deep-drove R&B, and subtle jazz — into one dazzling, cohesive whole that evokes the scope of New Orleans music while retaining a distinctive feel all its own.

Known for her amazing ability to write, Ball released her first poetry book, Vulnerable AF, in 2021, followed by The Thing About Falling in 2025. Tank and the Bangas also recently released their newest album, The Last Balloon, on Verve Forecast.

Ball has collaborated with artists like Norah Jones, Lalah Hathaway, Robert Glasper, Moonchild, Brasstracks, and many more.