Deelee Dube
About me
London, United Kingdom
‘A Beguiling Soulfulness’ – Jazz Times
Deelee Dubé made history by becoming the first British Winner and recipient of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Sassy Awards (NJ, USA) and is one of the most gifted vocalists to have emerged from the London scene in many years. Embodying a stellar African musical lineage, the eclectic tastes of a London upbringing, and a deep love and respect for the jazz tradition, Deelee possesses what Jazz Times called ‘a warm tone, genuine blues feeling and easy rhythmic authority.’
‘Ms Dubé, the first British recipient of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Award, has a voice of the purest gold’ – Trevor Bannister (for the Jazz Mann)
A former house singer at the legendary London venue Ronnie Scott’s with tenor saxophonist Renato D'Aiello, career highlights include a tour of North America and a successful debut performance at the Montreal Jazz Festival in Quebec, Canada.
Cultural background
Values
Project Music
One Need
Myself and Deelee initially reworked a demo she had created and then adapted the vocals and lyrics. The journey of the song moved from conveying the plight and issues in the world to always moving those moments to a space of light, reflection, and hope. We wanted to create an intimate musical journey that reflected the nuanced movement of the vocals & lyrics. Then Tefo came on board - his approach to percussion and vocals was so complimentary, thus a perfect fit for the style and intention of the music and lyrics underpinning the theme UBUNTU.
- Fusion
- Jazz
- Singer
- Vocal percussion
- Piano
- Bass guitar
- Conga
- Cymbals
- Djembe
- Drum set
- Rainstick
- Snare drum
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
No submissions for Beyond Music Project Volume 3.
No submissions for Beyond Music Project Volume 2.
No submissions for Beyond Music Project Volume 1.