Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone – New Year’s Eve Late Show

Lady Nade sings Nina Simone NEW YEAR’S EVE late show

“A pure voice that gets stuck in your mind” – Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 6 Music

“There is no mistaking the tender, powerful, velveteen vocals of Lady Nade” – Folk Radio

Join us for a wonderful way to ring in the New Year. Experience ‘Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone’ — a remarkable celebration of Nina Simone’s timeless legacy.

Renowned for her distinctive and award-winning vocal prowess, Lady Nade possesses one of the most singular voices in the UK music scene. Critics and fans alike have often drawn comparisons between Lady Nade’s voice and the legendary Nina Simone. An artist known for paying homage to those who have profoundly influenced her journey, Lady Nade holds Nina Simone in high regard.

Nina Simone, an icon and consummate musical storyteller of the twentieth century, left behind a legacy of liberation, empowerment, passion, and love through her extraordinary body of work. By the end of her life, she had garnered an unprecedented level of recognition. Her music reached millions through recordings, film, television, and the digital sphere. In the last decade of her life alone, she sold over a million CDs, solidifying her status as a global best-seller.

As a black woman, Lady Nade acknowledges Nina Simone’s trailblazing role in paving the way for artists of her generation. Simone’s tenacity encouraged them not to abandon their dreams and aspirations. Lady Nade is honored to celebrate Nina Simone’s life and enduring legacy alongside some of the UK’s most accomplished musicians.

This high-energy performance is a heartfelt dedication to recreating the transformative sound that blended popular tunes of the era into a distinctive fusion of jazz, blues, gospel, and folk music.

“Rising star of the Americana scene” – Ralph McLean, BBC Radio Ulster

Lineup
Lady Nade – vocals
Chris Jones – double bass
Holly Carter – guitar
Ruth Brown – piano
Matt Brown – drums
Sophie Stockham – sax