Speakeasy (open mic)
Featured Artist
2 x 3 song sets
Charlotte Lansman
singer-songwriter
London based singer, Charlotte Lansman, grew up in Bristol singing country music and 60s rock in her parents’ car, listening to 90s hip-hop with her siblings and indulging in 90s & 00s grunge and indie with her friends. That broad musical backdrop was underpinned by a personal love of folk, soul and jazz, with hours spent soaking up tales of love, loss and politics from the likes of Tracy Chapman, Nina Simone and Joni Mitchell.
Her artistic journey has led her to perform her own material at venues such as Hoxton Underbelly, Camden Assembly etc as well as work with others where she has performed at Southbank Queen Elizabeth Hall, York Hall etc and also been involved in radio and TV work.
With her first EP in the works, and her sound clearly forming in her own space, Charlotte’s poetic writing and sonorous voice will draw you into her reflective, impassioned and entrancing world
Guest Artists
1 x 3 song set
Sletta
singer-songwriter
Sletta (she/her) is a Norwegian vocalist and songwriter based in London.
Drawing inspiration from both her native country and London, Sletta merges peaceful, majestic sounds with a more modern and cultural sensibility into neo-soul and contemporary jazz compositions.
elmarie
actor/singer-songwriter
elmarie is an actor and singer-songwriter based in Essex. She creates catchy R&B/Pop inspired melodies that express her understanding of the world and human experiences. She is passionate about exploring honesty and vulnerability in her music and does so through experimenting with her sound.
She taps into influences from her gospel background and love for R&B/Soul, Hip Hop and Pop. After the release of her first single ‘Priority’ in 2020, elmarie spent the pandemic exploring the songs she can make.
She hopes to release more music that portrays a well-rounded picture of who she is and how those around her see the world. Her debut EP ‘Storms and Sunshine’ explores identity, relationships and love, while showcasing her variety of musical influences. elmarie hopes to create music that encourages the listener to feel, question and reflect.
Carla Kazana
producer/pianist/singer
Carla Kazana is a producer, pianist and singer who grew up in France. After many years of studying classical music from a young age, she moved to London in 2015 to graduate from a contemporary music university.
Her music is heavily influenced by the old school 80’s soul and funk sounds mixed in with some R&B and jazz vibe
She is inspired by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and also more contemporary artists like Alicia keys, Beyonce and Justin Timberlake. During the lockdown she has been very actively writing and is now planning her next singles release for 2022.
Speakeasy (open mic)
the acoustic sessions
10th Nov 2021
The Spice of Life
6 Moor St, Soho
London, W1D 5NA
Doors: 19.00
Entry: Free