Anaiis

anaiis, a French-Senegalese singer-songwriter based in London, performs at The Lantern at Bristol Beacon. The concert brings together R&B, soul, funk, gospel and reggae in a live setting.

anaiis is a French-Senegalese singer-songwriter who grew up in America and is now based in London. Her singing moves between several languages, and her lyrics are introspective. The act is associated with R&B, soul, funk, gospel and reggae, and her own sound blends modern soul with alt-R&B.

Her album Devotion & The Black Divine addresses identity, homecoming and self-acceptance. The recent singles Sunshine and P4P show how her sound has developed. The recordings were made with a live band, and on stage her songs carry layered vocals and emotionally charged storytelling.

The Lantern at Bristol Beacon is the venue for this concert, and it hosts concerts and shows in Bristol. The evening suits listeners drawn to contemporary soul and alt-R&B who want a closer look at a distinctive new voice.