Leela James

R&B powerhouse Leela James delivers a commanding, soulful performance that will leave audiences breathless with every note. Her smooth, stirring songs have been nominated for multiple awards and released seven top 20 R&B singles, as well as a number one track on The Billboard Charts. Ms. James will astound and make the world outside disappear. See why she has shared the stage with Robert Randolph, Maxwell and the legendary James Brown.

“James’ imposing, finely textured voice is reminiscent of Seventies soul singers” – Rolling Stone

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R&B powerhouse, singer/songwriter Leela James burst onto the scene in 2005 with her debut album, A Change Is Gonna Come. Everyone quickly took notice and Leela received a Soul Train Award nomination for Best R&B Soul Artist and a NAACP Award nomination for Outstanding New Artist.

She has gone on to record and release seven LPs, delivering seven Top 20 R&B Radio Singles, including two Number One tracks on the Billboard charts. Her single "Complicated" topped the charts in summer 2021 for three consecutive weeks. Leela also won The Soul Train Certified Award in 2014 and garnered another NAACP nomination for Best R&B Collaboration in 2021. Her emotional ballad "Fall For You” is now a classic and was certified Gold in October 2022, selling over 500,000 units.