Sun-Music.net’s Tessil Collins had the distinct pleasure of having a wide-ranging conversation with muti-faceted artist, Ledisi. They talk about her new release, “For Dinah” and more. She is a free-spirit who seriously follows her muse. This attitude has shielded her throughout her career. Ledisi walks her walk and is very pleased to be where she is.
Growing up, Ledisi was heavily influenced by many soulful music icons, but especially Dr. Nina Simone. Ledisi, in 2021, released her dream project on her label entitled, “Ledisi Sings Nina” with the Metropole Orkest conducted by Jules Buckley and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra conducted by Adonis Rose.
This tour de force jazz project garnered Ledisi her 14th Grammy nomination and received rave reviews, prompting John Legend to say, “In terms of her range, dexterity, clarity, and versatility, she can do anything she wants. She’s one of the great singers in the world, period.” More…
