The set up screams Africa, creativity and originality,culture and style.The tune is interesting, captivating and it strikes an essence of memory in one’s mind. Ladies and Gents, her name is Lánre and this is her Art.

Singer and songwriter Lánre’s unique sound combines acoustic folk and soul with captivating storytelling influenced by her Nigerian Yoruba heritage. Appearing at venues and festivals across the UK, Europe and North America, she has won praise from the MOBO Awards and has been featured on BBC 6 Music Introducing.

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Her current EP, Home Written and composed by Lánre herself, with Richard Burrell (Rita Ora, Rudimental, The Noisettes) on guitars along with Lánre, Nora Kalcheva from Bulgarian band Strings on cello, Stewart Rawle on bass guitar and Feranmi Ogunseyinde (Rainy Milo, Josh Record) on drums and percussions, “Home” sees Lánre in glorious form, showcasing her soft and warm vocal texture, exquisite alto notes and superb song writing prowess.

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Lánre currently curates a monthly residency at the Omnibus in Clapham Common in South West London.

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Lánre www.lanreworld.com

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Download music on on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/lanre/id466810921