12. Dezember 2024 | KIANJA | live @ Zoe Lucy Hotel & Bar London
KIANJA
Born in North-East London, Kianja was raised on a musical diet of Soul, Reggae and Jazz. Her obsession for songwriting and performing began at aged 12 before moving to Durban, South Africa for three years as a teenager. Embracing a new culture, her love affair with Jazz took hold and she began to hone her songwriting craft. A few years later she returned to London, where she attended the coveted Brit School, Tomorrow’s Warriors and then Guildhall (where she studied Jazz), all alongside writing and producing her original material in her bedroom.
Her undeniable talent and hard work brought the young Londoner overwhelming critical support. Her debut EP ‘Glory’ led to support across BBC Radio 1, Rinse FM and 1Xtra and a feature with Bastille and Craig David on a cover of En Vogue’s, ‘Don’t Let Go’. Kianja’s independent releases (since 2023) have been featured on New Music Friday and several other Spotify playlists, as well as M&S and Body Shop national in store playlists. She has had BBC 1xtra and BBC Radio airplay several times throughout 2023 and 2024.
Her impeccable live performances also earned her a personal recommendation from Nile Rodgers to perform at Meltdown Festival at the London Southbank. She’s also performed at some of London’s premiere venues including Ronnie Scotts, Colors Hoxton and Royal Festival Hall. 2024 shows include: Cafe Koko, All Points East Festival, Somerset House on The Strand, We Out Here Festival, Koko Ellens Room. Kianja has also been touring (2024 UK dates) with Jordan Rakei as a backing vocalist (Glasto, Love Supreme, Royal Albert Hall).
Kianja will be releasing her 4th EP, ‘Chapter 4’, in 2025. The project is about stepping into womanhood, confronting trauma and drawing boundaries. She describes her sound as a melting pot of all her influences – R&B, Soul, Jazz and Reggae are usual base ingredients. Kianja writes honest and relatable lyrics with singable hooks. “I like to make music that feeds both the musician in me and the little girl from North London singing karaoke in her room.” Kianja says.
Thursday, 12th of December 2024 20:00
Ruby Zoe Hotel & Bar London
Lower Marsh, London SE1 7RA,
United Kingdom
– FREE ADMISSION / Please get a free ticket –
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IS THIS A CONCERT OR DINNER MUSIC?
Quite clearly: concert! With the concerts we want to promote newcomer musicians with their own music, bring new music to the people, eat something good and have a great time with other people. For this to work, you should also listen to the bands at the concert and get involved with the music. This way, the artists are not disturbed in their performance and the other guests are not disturbed while listening – and nothing stands in the way of a unique concert evening for everyone!
EATING & DRINKING?
The Ruby Lucy offers a bar with a large selection of drinks at moderate prices. For the small appetite there is a selection of snacks. However, cash payment is not possible.
Why ADMISSION FREE?
We want every person to have access to great live music events. Above all, this should not fail because of money. And that’s why we don’t charge admission to any of our concerts. Of course, we also have to cover our costs and pay fair fees to the musicians for their performances. That’s why we pass around our artist hat at all our concerts. You are welcome to donate money to the artist in this hat. Of course only if you like it and your situation allows it! This way you can do something good for the artist and for other concert-goers who otherwise would not have enough money to attend concerts. The content of the hat goes 100% to the artists.