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Bands
Shireen
Francis and the Island Project
Formed by London
based jazz vocalist Shireen Francis, ‘The Island
Project’ is a seven-piece Caribbean Jazz, Rhythm and
Groove band.
Shireen and her band combine Caribbean rhythms and
contemporary jazz harmony in a uniquely sophisticated
way, breathing new life into jazz standards as well as
incorporating their own material. The combination of
jazz laced with flavours of calypso and reggae together
with Shireen’s exquisite vocals and innate musicianship
is an uplifting musical experience bringing the spirit
of carnival to International audiences.
“A brilliant vocalist whose beguiling performance left
me wanting more”
Jazzwise Magazine
“One of
the highlights of the festival …Shireen was
scintillating and the band got everyone dancing in the
aisles”
Dave Jones, Richmond Jazz Festival
“Shireen has a deep soulful voice with incredible
range and colour. Her understanding of groove & her
impeccable phrasing, frame the lyrical and often heart
wrenching poignancy of her style”
The Most
“Quite simply Shireen is one of the best British
Jazz vocalists of this generation”
Tony Currie, BBC Radio
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