The name Ledisi<\/b> means \u201cto bring something forth\u201d in the Yoruba language. And indeed, the powerful singer certainly evokes emotions in the listener. Ledisi\u2019s strength and sense of control \u2013 with her vocal range spanning from soft glissando to deep vibrato \u2013 are indeed extraordinary. In Tallinn, she will perform a repertoire of Nina Simone\u2019s songs, for which she received her 13th Grammy nomination.<\/p>\n
The versatile and talented singer and actress hailing from New Orleans has showcased her talents in musicals, on the silver screen, in the studio and on concert stages. Her voice is powerful, expressive and controlled. Both her mother, stepfather and father have been professional musicians. Ledisi\u2019s work has been nominated for Grammy Awards 14 times. She won her first Grammy Award for the song Anything For You<\/i>. The album Ledisi Sings Nina<\/i>, which will be performed in Tallinn, has been praised to the skies by music critics. Her colleague John Legend has said in an interview with The New York Times that Ledisi is one of the best vocalists in the world today: \u201cAs a\u00a0contemporary\u00a0vocalist, there\u2019s almost no one I can think of in the world that sings as skillfully as she does. In terms of her range, dexterity, clarity, and versatility, she can do anything she wants. She\u2019s one of the great singers in the world, period.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ledisi has honed her skills at the University of California, Berkeley, studying opera singing and piano. She has also authored several books and led a record label. She serves as the president of The Recording Academy\u2019s Los Angeles Chapter, advocating for ample development and recording opportunities for young artists.<\/p>\n","videos":[{"video":"