The Sisterhood w/ Sarah Jane Morris at The Hall

“The
SISTERHOOD” represents Sarah Jane’s roots, inspirations, and
indefatigable love of contemporary music and its female pioneers. This
show celebrates the female stars who dominated the singing and
songwriting of the 20th century  - Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Nina
Simone, Miriam Makeba, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell,
Patti Smith, Rickie Lee Jones, Annie Lennox, Kate Bush and Sinead O
Connor.

“For
more than twenty years I have been thinking about projects to celebrate
women and our contribution to the history of song. This, at last, is
it,” says Sarah Jane. “These women are my essential lodestars. Through
their stories, I tell my own, acknowledge my musical tutelage and
identify those who have meant so much to me. This album is dedicated to
all my musical sisters, to those who went before and to those still
making music. Thank you for blazing the trail, for fighting for us all
with your irresistible talent and your passionate resolve.” 

Alongside her husband Mark,
‘The Sisterhood’ is Sarah Jane’s ‘lock-down project’, as they wrote
together during months of isolation.  As the repertoire came together,
Tony Rémy, Sarah Jane’s longtime co-writer/co-producer, became convinced
that the grooves and moods of the songs needed to sound contemporary
yet reflective of the styles that had guided the ears and choices of the
original artists in their own times.

Launched
on International Women’s Day at Alexandra Palace Theatre, London , the
record features a 12-piece band and a 40-strong choir. 

Sarah Jane and Tony bring the project to Henry Ward Hall on Saturday
19th October with a 6 piece band and some behind the scenes stories.

For this special performance the band are:

Sarah Jane Morris – vocals

Tony Remy – electric and acoustic guitar

Marcus Bonfanti – electric and acoustic guitar

Henry Thomas – electric and acoustic bass

Martyn Barker – drums

Anders Ollinder – piano/keyboards

special guests!

About Sarah Jane Morris

Sarah Jane Morris has been one of Britain’s great song interpreters since first finding fame in the 80s with bands like The Republic, Happy End and The Communards, singing on their chart-topping hit ‘Don’t Leave Me This Way.’
Since then she’s released 15 solo albums winning acclaim for her
octave-vaulting contralto range which stretches from sonorous,
reverberating low tones to a searingly soulful falsetto. Adding to her
sweeping vocal palette she has developed an original lyricist’s
expressiveness fuelled by a profound grasp of popular musical history.
Stirred into that is an unflinching personal-political drive that has
made social and sexual liberation and human rights issues the life-blood
of many of her songs.

Details

Location : Henry Ward Hall, His Place, Robertson St, TN341HL

Music/Doors : 7:30pm/7pm

Seating : General Admission

Bar : Licensed Bar and Snacks Provided