Acantha Lang

Line-up: ACANTHA LANG – vocalsSHANTI JAYASINHA – trumpetJIM HUNT – saxophoneANDY NOBLE – keysEMLYN FRANCIS – guitarERNIE MCKONE – bassWESTLEY JOSEPH – drums

GRAMMY®-nominated New Orleans-born singer Acantha Lang is carrying the torch of classic soul with a raw authenticity that has drawn comparisons to legends like Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight.

Described by Blues & Soul Magazine as 'a soul singer of the highest order', Acantha Lang brings together powerhouse soul vocals and funk-driven grooves, steeped in the richness of her Southern roots. Her acclaimed debut album Beautiful Dreams (2023) climbed to #3 on the Official UK Jazz & Blues Album Chart, with support from BBC Radio 6 Music’s Craig Charles, who included her in his Trunk of Funk compilation album, BBC Radio 2’s Trevor Nelson, who named her among his Top Tunes of 2024, and as a Jazz FM A-list favourite.A captivating live performer, Acantha has appeared on CBS Saturday Morning, delivered a standout performance at SXSW in Austin, and when performing at the House of Blues in New Orleans, drew praise from Anderson .Paak. In July 2025, she was a special guest at the Barbican’s Memphis Soul Revue, performing alongside the Queen of Memphis Soul Carla Thomas, producer Boo Mitchell, and members of Al Green’s legendary band.

Acantha will perform music from both her acclaimed debut album and showcase new songs from her highly anticipated second record.

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