Roberta Lea
August 1 @ 8:00 pm
Roberta is a soulful singer and songwriter who infuses the influences of country, pop, neo-soul, and jazz with alluring melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.
Growing up in the ‘90s, Roberta was influenced by a variety of artists that ranged from smooth jazz and R&B legends like Sade and Anita Baker to pop/rock sensations Sheryl Crow and Alanis Morissette. These were often accompanied by the presence of iconic hip hop and R&B music like Tupac, TLC and SWV along with Old and New School Gospel and Christian contemporary music like Kirk Franklin, Casting Crowns and Mary Mary.
This wide range of influence has allowed flexibility, complexity, and texture in her style of songwriting. Lyrically she is just as fluid. Vocally she is often compared to the likes of Tracey Chapman and Nina Simone. Her writing style goes from simple and catchy, to thought-provoking and poetic. No matter the case, her tunes are sure to stay in your head.
