SINGER Annika Skoogh will launch the 2014 Jazz Café programme at the Bridport Arts Centre on January 24 with her scintillating vocal style, accompanied by Philip Clouts at the piano.
Born in South America and raised in Sweden, Annika grew up singing in various church and school choirs from a young age, however, it was not until she moved to England that she started to perform with local jazz, soul and funk bands and has recently formed her own bands.
Annika is a self taught professional singer and although she has no formal musical training, she demonstrates a skilful ability to interpret songs with an effortless natural style. Her voice has been described as possessing a distinctive, dynamic sound with a warm and soulful timbre.
While jazz is her primary focus, Annika also sings Latin, soul, funk, blues and Gospel, sometimes singing jazz songs in different languages.
INFO: Annika Skoogh – Jazz Café. Bridport Arts Centre. Friday January 24. 8pm. Tickets £10. Box office 01308 424204, bridport-arts.com
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