Renowned for her distinctive and award-winning vocal prowess, Lady Nade possesses one of the most singular voices in the UK music scene. Critics and fans alike have often drawn comparisons between Lady Nade’s voice and the legendary Nina Simone. An artist known for paying homage to those who have profoundly influenced her journey, Lady Nade holds Nina Simone in high regard. Nina Simone, an icon and consummate musical storyteller of the twentieth century, left behind a legacy of liberation, empowerment, passion, and love through her extraordinary body of work. By the end of her life, she had garnered an unprecedented level of recognition. Her music reached millions through recordings, film, television, and the digital sphere. In the last decade of her life alone, she sold over a million CDs, solidifying her status as a global best-seller. As a black woman, Lady Nade acknowledges Nina Simone’s trailblazing role in paving the way for artists of her generation. Simone’s tenacity encouraged them not to abandon their dreams and aspirations. Lady Nade is honored to celebrate Nina Simone’s life and enduring legacy alongside some of the UK’s most accomplished musicians. This high-energy performance is a heartfelt dedication to recreating the transformative sound that blended popular tunes of the era into a distinctive fusion of jazz, blues, gospel, and folk music.
Lady Nade is continuing her rise as a multi-award winning hearty Roots-pop Americanal folk-soul songstress. With nominations for Artist of the Year at the AMAUK Awards in 2023 and a Song of the Year win at the UK Americana Awards in 2022, Lady Nade stands as one of the UK’s most distinctive voices. Recognised as one of Bristol’s Most Influential Women in 2022 by Bristol.Live, she’s an award-winning songstress of extraordinary caliber.
Lady Nade is an eclectic artist who explores themes of love, friendship, loss, and hope, resonating with a global audience.Her illustrious career spans three impactful albums, earning acclaim from esteemed publications like Folk Radio, Americana UK, and The Guardian. Lady Nade’s latest release, ‘Willing,’ soared on both the official Folk and Americana charts. Each song is a work of art, accompanied by a recipe crafted to mirror each of her song’s essence.
Lady Nade’s performances are transformative experiences, where audiences come together to celebrate community and togetherness through her music. Her tracks find a home on esteemed radio shows, including BBC Radio 2’s Mark Radcliffe - The Folk Show and Cerys Matthews - Blues Show, among others.
Lady Nade’s influence reaches far and wide, extending to esteemed platforms like Holler, AmericanaUK, The Line of Best Fit, and Folk Alley. But her impact goes beyond music. She’s a tireless advocate for musicians’ rights, serving as a patron for the Music Venue Trust and an ambassador for the Musician’s Union Census. Additionally, Lady Nade actively supports charities, using her music to aid women recovering from breast cancer, children facing life-threatening illnesses, and individuals dealing with dementia. Her commitment to health and well-being is woven into every facet of her work.
Lady Nade has graced stages worldwide, sharing them with luminaries like Tunde from The Lighthouse Family, PP.Arnold, The War and Treaty, Spiers and Boden and Grammy Award-Nominated Artists Yola and Allison Russell. Her upcoming performance with the legendary Waterboys at The Bath Forum is a testament to her enduring impact and artistry.
In December 2023, Lady Nade’s name was engraved at the Bristol Beacon, a historic live music venue along side of esteemed artists such as Nick Cave, Grace Jones, and local heroes Portishead. The recognition of her ongoing work and advocacy solidifies her status as one of Bristol’s most influential women. For those drawn to Yola, Amethyst Kiah, Allison Russell, and other legends like Joan Armatrading, KT Tunstall, Janis Joplin, Nina Simone and Joni Mitchell, Lady Nade’s music is a perfect fit.
Her performances are like a reunion. Share a room with her, and she’ll give you her story. All of it. The joys and sorrows. You will love her for it, and she will love you back.
Global Music Match Alumni English Folk Expo Alumni UK Americana Awards Artist of The Year Nominee UK Americana Awards 2023 Song Of The Year Winner at the UK Americana Awards 2022 One of Bristol’s 2022 Most Influential Women Bristol.Live Song Of The Year Nominee UK Americana Awards 2021