Lady Blackbird: The new soul sensation converts Erfurt with Slang Spirituals

Lady Blackbird: The new soul sensation converts Erfurt with Slang Spirituals

The music scene in Cologne has reason to be happy: Lady Blackbird, the fascinating American singer, who inspires with her charismatic appearance and moving texts, is finally on the way to the city. Her music elegantly commutes between joy and heartache and always surprises with profound topics such as freedom and self -determination that draw from your personal experiences. Her current album, which is deeply touched by the listeners, is entitled "Slang Spirituals", a compilation that clearly shows its roots and developments, as mdr

Lady Blackbird, or actually Marley Munroe, added a special note to her work. Growing up in a religious family in Farmington, New Mexico, she often struggled with the feeling of being an outsider as a queer woman. The music became a way out of these challenges for them. The songs of her debut album “Black Acid Soul”, which appeared in 2021 and made the same waves, testify to this journey of self -discovery. The album achieved remarkable placements and showed its wide range of influences, including famous artists such as Nina Simone and Billie Holiday, such as All about jazz added.

From the cover version to your own voice

A drastic moment in her career was the publication of a cover version of Nina Simones "Blackbird" after the death of George Floyd, which underlined her artistic relevance. With "Slang Spirituals" she is now taking a new step. The album offers greater orientation towards gospel music and promises the audience emotionally charged experiences. The opening song, "Let not (your heart be troubled)", stands out by Lady Blackbird's powerful voice and fantastic production that has been responsible for her mentor Chris Seefried href = "http://www.musikreviews.de/reviews/2024/lady-blackbird/slang-spiritual/"> Musikreviews .

The album is peppered with own compositions that are characterized by a positive, flourishing mood. In her texts, Lady Blackbird not only addresses self -esteem, but also the challenges of life. Titles like "Reborn", "Man on a Boat" and "Someday We’ll Be Free" touch clichés and everyday realities without fitting in drawers. Lady Blackbird sees herself not only as a jazz or soul singer, but as a diverse artist who goes far beyond conventional borders.

artistic expression and personal history

A clear separation of strict religiosity and the joy of religious experiences is important to them. This is not only shown in their texts, but also in their appearance. Lady Blackbird has a tattoo of an Egyptian ankh that is supposed to symbolize eternal life, and thus confirms her commitment to an inclusive and open culture.

her versatility, coupled with a pronounced stage presence, makes Lady Blackbird one of the most outstanding artists of our time that you should definitely experience live. In the coming weeks, she will concentrate on the concerts in Erfurt and the surrounding area during appearances and bring her new album "Slang Spirituals" to life. The Swiss songwriter Faber, who is also celebrated for his captivating concerts, is also celebrated and occurs in Erfurt on the same evening. His music connects elements of brass band, Balkan beats and indiesti pops and attracts as many visitors.

The ** meetings ** of these two impressive artists promise an unforgettable experience that will conquer the hearts of the audience. Music lovers should not miss that!