Leela James

One listen to her nostalgic debut, A Change Is Gonna Come, and it's evident that James is a pupil and conduit of classic soul. Invoking the fiery spirits of Tina Turner and Parliment-Funkadelic with the soulful timbre of mavens such as Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin and Mahalia Jackson, James embarks on a melodic pilgrimage offering her special brand of "back porch" soul. http://www.leelajames.com