Zinadelphia - Matinee Show

A matinee concert by Philadelphia singer-songwriter Zinadelphia at Rough Trade Bristol, with Jael as special guest. The songs blend Motown warmth with lush orchestral arrangements.

Zinadelphia is a singer-songwriter from Philadelphia who describes her life as one large art project. Her approach is summed up as "more is more", and it shows in her colourful wardrobe of thrifted clothing and her hand-designed merchandise, as well as in her music. Her influences include Aretha Franklin and Amy Winehouse, alongside Quentin Tarantino and James Bond films.

Her songs deal with love and self-growth, and carry Motown warmth at a cinematic scale. Her honeyed rasp is set against layers of horns, strings and timpani. She has said she wants to experience emotions as fully as possible, and her work is built around the idea that what you seek is also seeking you.

Jael joins the bill as special guest. The event takes place at Rough Trade Bristol, a venue at 3 New Bridewell that mainly hosts concerts, with a focus on pop, rock and indie music. This is a matinee performance, so it takes place in the afternoon.