Lea Morris – Be the Light Tour

Visiting Bristol on the opening night of a UK wide tour, Lea will be teaching a workshop of harmony singing, followed by a performance of her own music. 

Lea’s sound often draws comparisons to Tracy Chapman and Joni Mitchell. It’s no wonder, with her warm vocals, insightful lyrics and familiar melodies. However, as Lea’s compositions expand to include looped harmonies, vocal percussion and other elements, it’s clear that her SoulFolk style is unique.

Born in Washington DC to a father who toured the world playing trumpet in a funk band and a mother who dreamed of opera, Lea began to sing in the Baptist church as soon as she could speak. In high school, she started teaching herself to play acoustic guitar by writing songs. Then, she embarked on an exchange year in Halle, Germany, where she dabbled in classical, jazz and pop. Lea’s voice and musicianship are often heard on recordings by Stockfisch Records, for whom she frequently provides backing vocals. In fact, she has been nominated for and won several awards, including: Best Vocalist, Best Recording, and Songwriter of the Year.

Lea was one of eight composers commissioned by the Natural Voice Network Black Lives Matter Commissioning project in 2022, for which she wrote Lifting as we Climb. Having shared the stage with luminaries including Odetta and Mavis Staples, Lea is also returning to her roots by composing multi-layered chants and grounding a community singing experience in Braunschweig, Germany, where she currently resides.

 TICKET PRICES AND TIMES 

Workshop 6-7.30pm
Concert 8-10pm (including interval)

Workshop or concert £15/10
Combined £25/18

Concessionary rate available for under 18s, students, unwaged or low income, and in receipt of income or disability related benefits.

Please note that the venue does not have level access and, depending on numbers, some audience members may be standing during the performance. If this might present difficulties for you, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to assist. 

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