Laka Soul

Laka, pronounced “Lay-ka” has performed professionally since 2016. Her musical influences include Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, James Brown, Etta James, Otis Redding, Chris Stapleton and Bill Withers. Although drawn to soul, blues, and jazz genres, Laka loves shaking a tail feather to pop music as well. The energetic soul singer performs at a variety of St. Louis venues with an acoustic duo or full band. Commonly referred to as dynamite, many are surprised by the power that her voice projects.