Lynda Dawn + Orla Rae + J-Felix (host DJ)

*"Her gospel-influenced vocals dazzle like shafts of light through a stained-glass window"* - **The Guardian**

Remarkable contemporary soul artist and producer LYNDA DAWN will be bringing her warm, nostalgic brand of soul, funk and jazz to Brighton.

*“Lynda Dawn brings some soulful funk to her gospel-influenced vocals”* - NME

**For fans of:** Patrice Rushen, Sault, Cleo Sol, Sade, Solange

Dawn's nostalgia-tinged tracks weave captivating grooves with celestial vocals, echoing the crackling sounds of her parent's record collections. She attributes her upbringing singing in the church choir as her spiritual education in funk and gospel expression.

Dawn first emerged via Gilles Peterson’s 13th Brownswood Bubblers with her breakout single ‘Move’ which quickly established her as ‘one to watch’.

Having already earned endorsements from Patrice Rushen, Jimmy Jam, Arthur Verocai, and Azymuth, Lynda Dawn has solidified her place among contemporary soul's rising stars.

*“One of the most exciting up-and-coming artists gracing the UK music scene this year” - **ELLE***

*"It isn’t hyperbole to say Lynda Dawn has a fruitful and long career ahead of her"* - **Complex**

*"London’s own Lynda Dawn perfectly encapsulates everything wonderful about old and new."* - **Notion Magazine**

**Support from: ORLA RAE**

Rae mixes R&B, soul, pop and jazz with powerful vocal runs, intricate harmonies and intimate storytelling.

**Inspired by and for fans of:** Stevie Wonder, Jazmine Sullivan, Cleo Sol, Victoria Monet and Brandy

**Supported:** Sophie Faith, IYAMAH

**Perfomed with:** Grammy Award Winning Jazz duo Blue Lab Beats.

**Championed by:** BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Introducing’s ‘Track of the Week’

***PLUS***

**Producer & muscician J-Felix (Tru Thoughts)** brings his signature blend of groove, funk and hip-hop, to the turntables as HOST DJ for the evening. Like Lebowskis rug - its really gonna tie the room together.

Presented by A L P H A B E T.

This is an 18+ event