Lady Blackbird
JazzBlues & Soul
Venue
Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt Street, Southbank, 3006
##### Neo-soul and jazz phenomenon Lady Blackbird makes her highly anticipated Australian debut. In every Lady Blackbird song is the unmistakable sound of freedom. With a voice that embodies buffeting power, heart-rending yearning, and whispered intimacy, she has fast become one of the most captivating vocalists of her generation. Her critically acclaimed 2021 debut album, _Black Acid Soul_, announced the arrival of a truly singular artist, earning her the Jazz FM Award for International Jazz Act of the Year and igniting a fanbase that has only grown fiercer since. Described as 'the Grace Jones of jazz' by BBC presenter Gilles Peterson, she commands the stage with a rare presence and emotional depth. With her follow-up album _Slang Spirituals_, Lady Blackbird steps fully into her own light. The record's cinematic sweep, from the soulful fanfare of 'Let Not (Your Heart Be Troubled)' to the euphoric gospel of 'Like A Woman', captures her rebirth in sound and spirit with raw power and vulnerability. Lady Blackbird has shared stages and studios with Gregory Porter, Moby, Billy Porter, and Nitin Sawhney, while selling out some of Europe's most iconic venues. Don't miss your chance to witness this once-in-a-generation talent live and intimate for the first time in Australia. **Praise for Lady Blackbird** ‘Enigmatic and arresting.’ – _The New York Times_ ‘★★★★★ A captivating star in the making.’ — _The Times_ ‘★★★★★ Songs and performances that burn deep into you.’ – _The Guardian_ ‘A pulsating sound chamber.’ – _All About Jazz_