Ledisi with the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Adam Sztaba - NOSPR

A unique musical event awaits us in Katowice – Ledisi, one of the most interesting contemporary American soul and R&B singers, will perform accompanied by the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Adam Sztaba.

During the concert, we will hear symphonic arrangements of songs from her highly acclaimed albums Ledisi Sings Nina – a tribute to the legendary Nina Simone – and The Wild Card, full of energy and contemporary soul. There will also be compositions from the album For Dinah, inspired by the work and spirit of Dinah Washington, the queen of rhythm and blues.

Ledisi is a multiple Grammy Award winner, an artist of exceptional charisma and versatility, combining the traditions of jazz, soul, and gospel with a modern sound. Her voice, full of emotion and expression, delights audiences around the world. Her powerful voice and unique emotionality have been compared to Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, and Nina Simone. Ledisi is famous for her extraordinary stage energy and ability to connect with her audience. Her symphonic interpretations of classic jazz and soul songs transport listeners into a world of deep emotion, sincerity, and musical freedom.

Adam Sztaba is one of the most versatile Polish conductors, composers, and arrangers. For years, he has been passionately combining the world of classical music with pop, jazz, and film, creating musical performances of exceptional grandeur. He has collaborated with the world's leading musicians, including Sting, Michael Bolton, Chris Botti, and Jose Carreras, and has conducted orchestras at the biggest concerts in the country.

His arrangements are distinguished by a unique sense of style and precision. Adam Sztaba, an outstanding Polish composer, conductor, and arranger known for his ability to combine symphonic and popular music with passion, energy, and elegance, is responsible for the musical arrangements and conducting the orchestra.

This meeting of two worlds – American soul and Polish symphonic music – promises to be one of the most unique musical events of the year.

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