On Saturday 28th May Bridport Arts Centre will welcome Carmen Souza. A singer of immense talents she will be performing world soul music for the 21st century accompanied by her band.
Lisbon born to Cape Verdian parents Souza grew up in a mixed language environment and sings in her ancestor’s dialect, Creole. Her sound mixes traditional African and Cape Verde rhythms with contemporary jazz/soul influences creating a beautifully vibrant, largely acoustic sound.
Inspired by musicians from around the world, her vocal approach and musical choices have earned her comparisons to Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Eartha Kitt and Cleo Laine.
A favourite at world festivals like WOMAD, Souza has received rave reviews. The Independent said: “The lyrics this Cape Verdean singer has written have a vivid, passionate energy; backed with rippling accompaniments from a band blending Afro-Latin and contemporary jazz effects, she beats up a very unusual storm.”
The performance will start at 8pm. Tickets are available from Bridport Arts Centre on 01308 424 204 priced £12/11 members, £8 Concessions.