Ayanna Witter-Johnson
Roundhouse
Roundhouse
Chalk Farm Rd
Jul 31, 2019
7:00 PM GMT+1
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Ayanna Witter-Johnson is a singer, songwriter, cellist and composer and rare exception to the rule that classical and alternative R&B music cannot successfully coexist.
She graduated with a first from both Trinity Laban Conservatoire Of Music and Dance and the Manhattan School of Music and has toured with Anoushka Shankar and Courtney Pine, recorded with Akala and composed for the London Symphony Orchestra.
Since releasing her Eps Truthfully and Black Panther Ayanna has extensively toured the UK and several countries in Europe, whilst gaining a MOBO award nomination and getting Airplay on BBC Radio1 & BBC 1Xtra.
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Peter
May 30th 2022
Ayanna played my request which was brilliant! The piano numbers complimented Reuben. The venue was unique and enhanced the overall experience
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Ayanna Witter-Johnson Biography
Singer, songwriter, cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson is a rare exception to the rule that classical and contemporary music cannot successfully co-exist. Graduating with a first from the Laban School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music, she has toured with Anoushka Shankar, Courtney Pine, recorded with Akala and composed for the London Symphony Orchestra. The twist is her winning the acclaimed amateur night at the Apollo in Harlem, gaining a MOBO award nomination and getting airplay on BBC Radio 1 & BBC 1Xtra. Able to straddle both worlds effortlessly because of her musical prowess, non-compromising lyrics and ability to deftly reinterpret songs on the cello. She is the definition of eclectic soul.
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