Soul-Funk-Ethio-Jazz-Groove-RnB singer Ester Rada is an artist we have been following for a long time. With influences from Nina Simone to Jill Scott and Erykah Badu, the Israeli-Ethiopian up-and-coming vocalist is bringing a new voice to soul and we are very excited to have her in New York!

Life Happens, her self-written and composed solo EP, produced by Kuti (Kutiman Thru-You) and Sabbo (Soulico):

Monday, March 11
Slipper Room - 167 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Doors: 10:00 PM
$10 Advance tickets here

More info:giantstep.net/esterrada

How we love Sza's other planetary sounds. Warp your world with an ecstatic interlude of sound via "Ice Moon" - you might not want to come back.

And in case you missed our interview with the lovely lady, make sure to check up on that.

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