You may have spotted Brooklyn-born, Swiss-raised and Toronto-based SHAKURA S'AIDA — pronounce her name “Shack-ooo-ra Sigh-ee-da”— performing at festivals in Dubai, Europe, Australia, Rwanda or Russia, on the Legendary Blues Cruise; with her new symphony orchestra concert, “Blues in G Minor: 4 Women”, featuring the blues music of Etta James, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, in her 4 woman tribute to Nina Simone, “The Nina Project” or acting in TV shows such as Lost Girl, Schitt’s Creek or Flashpoint.
From her beginnings as the world music band Kaleefah’s lead singer, this versatile vocalist and consummate entertainer has blown audiences away with her scorching vocal style, uncanny ability to deliver powerful original songs and to get deep into the guts of the most venerable standard.
Shakura’s long-simmering career initially moved into high gear in 2008 with a triumph at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, when she earned the runner-up position, competing against more than 100 bands from more than 20 different countries.
Shakura S’Aida has consistently been thrilling audiences with her powerful pipes for years, most recently as a guest host on CBC Radio 2’s Weekend Morning. As a veteran of the international music scene, she’s performed both as a featured artist with musicians like Jimmy Smith, Lee Oskar (War), Bettye LaVette and Keb Mo’, as well as an award winning solo artist.
Whether she’s speaking Swiss-German, French or English, Shakura instantly connects with her audience — and at the same time richly demonstrates the multiculturalism that Canada prides itself on.
Thursday, March 5th 2020
8:00pm (doors open at 7:00pm)
Mel Lehan Hall at St. James - 3214 West 10th Avenue
Tickets for $26 / $22 members
Available online at www.roguefolk.bc.ca in person at Highlife Records and Tapestry Music or call the Rogue Ticket Hotline at 604-736-3022
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