Jazz and blues vocalist Bessie Smith’s powerful, soulful voice won her countless fans and earned her the title ‘Empress of the Blues’. Although elegant and with a jazz feel, the repertoire is hand-picked with lyrics from the iconic Blues themes and atmosphere, presented as a Duo with Sil Fiore (voice, shaker and Kazoo), and Ian Montague (guitar and backing vocals).

They will be performing songs from other artists, such as Nina Simone and others at Jungle Electric on Thursday 8 December.