13C AYANNA WITTER-JOHNSON

‘…a unique talent, as a songwriter, a voice, and an instrumentalist. Towering technical artistry with heart-breaking soul. The real deal.’ Riz MC

Ayanna Witter-Johnson is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, composer and cellist. She has a phenomenal mastery for seamlessly crossing the boundaries of classical, jazz, reggae, soul and R&B, to imprint her unique musical signature with her virtuosic tap, strum and bow with her cello into her sound and vibe. A second-generation Jamaican born in Britain, her music is a body of work that represents, celebrates and pays homage to her ancestral heritage, culture and identity. An acclaimed and celebrated performer, Ayanna has collaborated with many stellar artists, including Anoushka Shankar, Nitin Sawhney, Andrea Bocelli and Jools Holland.

2021 was a stellar year for Ayanna, returning to the live stage, headlining at London’s iconic Jazz Café and Kings Place. She also supported Nubiyan Twist on their UK tour, participating in ‘Jazz Voice’ at the Royal Festival Hall, alongside a 22-date US tour with opera superstar, Andrea Bocelli.

Many of Ayanna’s remarkable tracks have received airplay on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, 2, 3, 4, 6, Jazz FM and Scala Radio. Her TV credits include BBC One, Channel 4 (Sing It Loud: Black and Proud), BBC Proms and a stunning performance on Later…with Jools Holland. A performer of extraordinary versatility, Ayanna’s live shows are intimate journeys that chronicle her experience as a female artist in the 21st century, due to her musical prowess, mesmerising vocals, noncompromising lyrics, and ability to deftly reinterpret songs on the cello.

Ayanna Witter-Johnson is the very definition of eclectic soul.

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On Sale Dates:

LFF Priority Booking (Founder, Platinum, Millenium, Gold): Tuesday 19th April
LFF Priortiy Booking (Silver and Bronze): Tuesday 26th April
General Public: Tuesday 3rd May