Carmen Souza

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Carmen Souza has created a new and unique sound in her ancestors dialect, Creole, that mixes traditional African and Cape Verde rhythms like Batuque, Morna, Cola Djon, with her Jazz/Soul contemporary influences. The result is beautiful, poignant and inspiring songs, in a totally intimate and acoustic vibe. She has also wowed the crowds on larger stages at Womad, Toronto Afro Fes-Canada, Bray Jazz Festival - Ireland or Ulsan World Music Fest in South Korea, among others , leaving a trace of deadly captivating performances everywhere she goes.

“...Her Cape Verde tradition is as soft and sensitive as a Laura Nyro ballad-it’s a smoky, dive bar Cape Verde of subtle progressions and syncopations, of Rickie Lee Jones harmonies and Diana Krall Crooning...” (Alex Robinson, Songlines)

"Cultured singer who puts her own jazz spin on the music of her ancestral home, Cape Verde." (Clive Davis, The Times)

"Cape Verdean musical riches abound on Carmen Souza's Forthcoming album, Verdade.The Singer, guitarist and Wurlitzer player brings her stripped-down band to tour the Uk with her distinctive fusion of classic, lilting Cape Verdean musical forms and Jazz." (Tim Cumming, THE INDEPENDENT)


PLEASE NOTE: the venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you’d like a table, please ensure you arrive early (doors open 7pm).

Music starts at 9pm. NO ENTRY AFTER 9.30pm.