Bman's Blues Report

Shakura S’aida Two Disc Set Time Released on Electro-Fi Records April 17 Shakura S’Aida was born in Brooklyn, raised in Switzerland, and now lives in Toronto. Time is the Electro-Fi debut of this highly talented Singer/Songwriter. Pronounce her name “Shack-oora Sigh-ee-da”. It means “Thank God”. As a solo artist, Shakura's career has spanned genres and countries and taken her to some of the most noted stages in the blues and jazz worlds. She’s performed at the New York’s Apollo Theatre, has been featured with Jimmy Smith, has sung backup behind Patti Labelle and is equally at home singing material with a Ray Charles tribute band, or presenting a one-woman show of the music of Nina Simone. Shakura S'Aida is also the 2011 Maple Blues Female Vocalist of the Year & 2011 Indie Blues Artist of the Year. This special 2-disc set showcases two sides of Shakura S’Aida - Disc 1 “Time To Rock My Soul” and Disc 2 “Time For The Blues” and features ...