LIFEM Present: Carmen Souza And Maiuko - 01.11.14

Carmen Souza - Tonight is the official UK launch of Carmen Souza's new live album Live at Lagny Jazz Festival, showcasing original material composed with her long-time collaborator Theo Pascal plus unique versions of songs like Sodade,Song for My Father, My Favorite Things and Sous le ciel de Paris.

Souza stands out as one of the most in-demand Jazz and World singers in Europe. Her vocal approach has been compared to singers like Billie Holiday, Nina Simone or Eartha Kitt but the singer-songwriter and musician has allowed her to create her own idiosyncratic soundscape. Her mix of West African rhythms with contemporary jazz was named by Downbeat Magazine as 'Recipe forartistic success'.

Maiuko - Mozambican born singer songwriter, described by Time Out as 'nu-soul-diva' Maiuko is blessed with a smoky/powerful voice that defies the limitations of one particular genre (K.Le Gendre-Echoes Magazine). She oozes soul and has the ability to transform her vocals from husky and sensuous to something altogether more ethereal… almost spiritual (Wax Magazine). Although with successful beginnings in Pop music genre, over the years Maiuko has developed her very own style, blending Jazz, Blues and African/Portuguese inspired rhythms and melodies into one timeless language of music. Throughout her career, Maiuko has won Awards for Best Newcomer, Female performer of the year, Best Female Voice, Best uploaded on Getoutthere, and recently for Multifaceted Artist. She has also collaborated with and appeared worldwide alongside musical greats, such as: Max Middleton, Chris Difford, Dick Pearce, Jeff Beck, Noel McCalla, Maquenzie, Luis Represas, Sara Tavares, Tito Paris, to mention but a few.

Maiuko is at present working on originals for her second album in the UK with acclaimed musicians; pianist Martin Virgo, double bassist Alex Keen, drummer Vince Clarke and violinist Paul Brasington. This album includes collaborations with singers Noel McCalla, Luis Represas and Sara Tavares.