Acantha Lang: The Nina Simone Story
A powerhouse live performer, New Orleans-born Soul/Groove singer Acantha Lang has captivated audiences worldwide. Making her US TV debut on CBS Saturday Morning and performing at major venues across the UK, Spain, France and the Netherlands her critically acclaimed debut album “Beautiful Dreams” reached #3 on the Official UK Jazz & Blues Albums Chart, was named Album of the Month by Soul Tracks and earned 5-star reviews in Echoes and Soul Bag Magazines. Tonight, with her 7-piece band, Acantha pays tribute to the legendary High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone, whose voice, piano mastery and fearless spirit left an indelible mark on soul, jazz and civil rights history. From the defiant Mississippi Goddam to the haunting Sinnerman Acantha keeps Nina’s spirit alive, infusing each song with raw emotion as well as reverence for Nina’s legacy. Join us for a celebration of one of music’s greatest voices performed by one of the finest Soul/Groove singers in the UK. Acantha's band features Emlyn Francis-guitar, Dom Pipkin-keys, Michael Bailey-bass, Michael Connolly-drums, Christopher Rand-sax and Gavin Broom-trumpet.
“She’s brilliant… an independent artist destined for world domination" Craig Charles (BBC6 Music Funk & Soul Show); “...a soul singer of the highest order” Blues & Soul Magazine; “One of the most exciting soul singers in the world” Soul Tracks
Photo by Katy Cummings