Annalie Wilson - In Search Of The Light
Annalie Wilson - In Search Of The Light at Exmouth Market Centre, London
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About the show
As we draw into the darkest time of the year, this evening offers a moment away from the bustle and craziness, to come together and celebrate the things that bring us light in a turbulent world; the everyday magic of living.
Raised in Leeds via the Highlands of Scotland, Annalie's music has been influenced by jazz, funk, and blues, as well as a decade-long love affair with Georgian folksong. Backed by guitar and piano with live vocal harmonies, she has been described as a contemporary marriage of Joni Mitchell and Nina Simone.
Her new show takes us on a rambling journey through the chaos of existence, balancing depth and lightness in equal measure. Songs of grief and recovery, inequality and injustice could weigh heavy, were it not for their constant companion of faith in the human spirit of perseverance, collaboration, and ultimately, love.
"In Search of the Light" is a lyric from one of Annalie's songs, invoking the bravery we all muster in challenging times. Songs remind us we are not alone. Step inside from the cold and enjoy the warmth of shared humanity, an uplifting evening amongst friends old and new.
Opening the show will be the extraordinarily talented Matt Kent.
Featuring - Annalie Wilson
Skilfully sidestepping the question 'what sort of music is it?' in favour of more fundamental questions such as 'what time is the last tube?' the band orchestrates her songs with the sounds that seem to fit, from funk to folk via rock, jazz and a bit of classical, sometimes all at once.
Annalie's songs are stories, shamelessly honest and characterised by her dark sense of humour and ability to take herself far too seriously, whilst being aware just how ridiculous that is.
Cycling, dogs, anoraks and Brazilian trumpet players are some of the cutting edge topics that find their way into her music. Comparisons have been drawn with Regina Spektor, Kate Bush, Ani DiFranco - and perhaps rather less obviously Jarvis Cocker and Leonard Cohen - all of which she is pretty excited about.
Matt Kent
Matt Kent is leaving his mark on the music industry by fusing R&B, Classical, and Pop genres to make a sound that's all his own.