Ladies and gentlemen – one of the main inspirations for Heaven 17, and the true definition of a living legend – Nile Rodgers… I have no more words – just listen to THE MAN… He’s a humanitarian, one of the good guys, and his creativity, bravery and positivity are shining examples for us all to follow. He is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a three-time Grammy Award-winner, and the chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame., Rolling Stone wrote in 2014 that 'the full scope of Nile Rodgers' career is still hard to fathom'.Īnd Nile’s talent matches his personality – outgoing and exceptional. Nile Rodgers has written, produced, and performed on albums that have sold more than 500 million units and 75 million singles worldwide. Tell me someone who doesn’t like Chic – come at me… He has been an inspiration for generations of songwriters and producers. Ladies and Gentlemen – I give you great Sarah Jane Morris…Ĭhic, Sister Sledge, Madonna, David Bowie, Debbie Harry, Sheila B Devotion, Peter Gabriel, Mick Jagger, Sheena Easton, Diana Ross, B-52’s, Duran Duran, Pharell Williams, Christina Aguilera, George Michael, …. She is a committed socialist and activist, and, like Martyn, was a member of Red Wedge supporting the Labour Party in the mid 80’s Her guest appearances on various live and recorded BEF projects have been exceptional, and Martyn produced her 1992 album Heaven. Her voice, her versatility, and her emotional intelligence - the absolute authenticity of feeling which she conveys - make her a world-class, treasured and highly compelling performer. She has performed with a diverse range of groups, from rock to soul to African blues, with classical orchestras, a one-hundred cello ensemble, with acoustic guitars and jazz big bands.

Over the decades she has developed a loyal and loving international audience (particularly in Italy), and her rich contralto voice goes from strength to strength. She is probably best known for her stellar recordings with Jimi Somerville in The Communards, but her 40-year career is so much more diverse than that… My good friend Sarah Jane Morris is a singer with an astonishing vocal range.

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