We are delighted to kick off our Fervor Music Fridays with BBC Introducing 2022 ‘Future Headliner’ and ‘One to Watch’ WINNIE AMA! Special support from AIS
Expect an evening of original jazz/soul inspired electronic alt RnB pop written and performed by Winnie Ama and her band, plus original modern arrangements of some jazz standards and contemporary musical masterpieces.
The Belfast born and raised Northern-Irish-Ghanaian artist has had success with multiple MusicWeek UK Club Chart top 10's and support from, RTE2FM, FM104, BBC Radio Ulster with BBC Introducing referencing her fresh writing style and distinctive voice.
Winnie Ama's writing style is inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse. She switched from writing poetry and stories to writing music. Then she studied jazz vocals before making her commercial music debut in 2019 writing 3 songs in collaboration with Francis Groove that made the top 10 in MusicWeek's UK Urban/Black Club Chart - Can't Wait #1, I Swear #7 and Born to Win #6. She also appeared in Photo Vogue in 2019. Her solo debut 'What Are We' was in MusicWeek's Black Club Chart for 6 weeks, peaking at number 11.
Support - Dublin born, AIS is a rising star with a great sound, making her London debut earlier in May, we’re delighted to have her back in the Big Smoke and bringing the fire on stage in support of Winnie with hit tracks ‘Shine On’ and dance anthem, ‘Glitter Gold.
''She gives off the impression of an artist in gracious control.'' Belfast Telegraph
''sultry delivery that keeps your attention but also allows the listener to just vibe'' YMX
‘’Hypnotic alternative RnB, Northern Irish-Ghanaian artist Winnie Ama is just getting started but already seems like an accomplished musician.’’
Ones to watch 2022 number 31 - Belfast Live
As part of a new breed of electronic artists blending conscious lyrics, soulful alternative RnB vocals with dance, house and pop rhythms Winnie has a collection of forthcoming new singles in the pipeline. She also acts as lead data analyst for the Why Not Her? movement which campaigns for gender equality in the music industry and mentors other artists. In 2022 she has a series of singles followed by an EP, starting with electronic pop track ‘Here I Go’ produced with Sim0n Le Saint on 25 Feb 2022 and a pop house collaborative track with two New York Producers Genpop and Pommy - ‘Awe of You’ out soon.
This event is part of FERVOR FESTIVAL - bringing spoken word, cabaret, drag and music to Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club this August !