Soul singer Natasha Watts coming to the Apex

Soul singer Natasha Watts (pictured above) is due to appear at the Apex, in Bury St Edmunds, in the next few weeks.

Hailing from humble origins, she has quickly become a familiar face in the music industry and has blossomed as an artist, songwriter and performer.

Growing up, Natasha was exposed to a diverse range of genres – her father being a DJ and her sister being an avid soul fan meant that she encountered the world of reggae, jazz, blues and funk at a young age. Her musical taste adapted and soon she became familiar with every rare groove and soul track well before her years.

Natasha exploded on to the UK soul scene over 10 years ago, with “Show Me” – her first collaboration with prestigious house and soul label, Cool Million. This was followed up by the summer hit of 2012: ‘”Back 2 U” with producer Ric Atari.

Soul Survivors magazine recognised her talent with “The Best New Soul Act” (2013) and two “The Best current UK Soul Artist” awards.

2014 saw the release of Natasha’s first solo “Natasha Watts EP”.

Three songs from which received radio play from a multitude of stations and Jazz FM crowned it “Album of the Week”. Natasha played two sell-out shows at the Jazz Cafe in London and performed at The Montreux Jazz Festival, in Switzerland.

She says one of her proudest moments was supporting the Empress of Soul – Glady’s Knight, when they performed seven shows to over 30,000 fans. Natasha has also worked with Shalamar, The O’Jays, The Fatback Band, Candi Staton, Lisa Stansfield, Incognito and Omar.

The last few years have seen Natasha in demand more than ever for her vocal flair and vivacious on-stage presence. Many well-respected producers, contemporary songwriters and bands have sought out her formidable talents.

Natasha Watts will be at the Apex  on Monday, April 10. Visit the website www.theapex.co.ukor ring 01284 758000 for more information or to book tickets.