"Her voice is extraordinaryboth tender and terrifying" -Sunday Star Times.
"From the moment she opened her mouth I had almost constant goose bumps. Her voice moved from the absolutely sublime. The set was flawless. Listening to Adu is like being exposed to something elemental" ***** -Salient Magazine. Sounding like hot treacle on broken glass, Leila Adu has been described as "Nina Simone for the noughties". Praised by critics and fans alike, Leila Adu explores the dissonant edges of familiar forms with a voice that is simply incomparable. London-born with a heritage both European and Ghanaian, Leila was brought up in New Zealand. She has appeared with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and produced two acclaimed albums, which led to national tours in Australia, Indonesia, U.K. and Russia. Since returning to London 2006, Leila performed both solo with piano and with her live band at various venues in London, as well as recordings from The Orchestra Pit and live studio sessions and interviews on BBC World Service and Resonance fm. In 2007, Leila performs in London and abroad, solo and as part of Leila Adu & the Don’ts with heavyweight rhythm section of bass legend John Edwards and the infamous Steve Noble on drums. ALBUMS: CHERRY PIE (2005) Produced by David Long (winner of Producer of the Year Award 2001 and sound designer on Lord of the Rings) with some of New Zealands top musicians. "Curiously compelling . . . Centred on her percussive piano playing and an astonishing voice theres little I can compare it to. -National Radio. "If you havent already aquainted yourself with Adu, go do it." ****1/2-Dominion Post DIG A HOLE (2003) Leilas debut album received rave reviews both in New Zealand and Australia from the media and audiences alike. Her singles and video clip have been played on both student and National Radio stations and on NZ Televsion as well as live performances at Wellington International Jazz Festival concert have featured on Concert FM and National Radio. "She has a hypnotic voice, moderately spiced, sprinkled in firewater. Some call it sultry, and it is, but its also heavy and soothing and gets under your skin in the most welcoming way."-Beat Magazine (Melbourne)
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