Raye and Her 21st Century Blues: English pop & soul artist Raye wrote songs and produced for other artists (Beyonce, Rihanna, Little Mix and many more) before she decided to take her own steps into solo stardom. Like Cat Power, Raye’s latest album was recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall in London — My 21st Century Symphony. Hence this is her My 21st Century Blues World Tour. “Raye has performed My 21st Century Blues as direct support for SZA, Kali Uchis, and Lewis Capaldi’s respective sold out 2023 world tours,” reads the press release. “The second installment of her headline world tour continues with 45 dates across North America, Europe, the UK, and Australia including upcoming stints in Nashville, Atlanta, St. Louis, Seattle, Vancouver, and more before wrapping in Los Angeles on November 7th.” The opening act is Absolutely.

"A No. 2 album in the UK, My 21st Century Blues was a decade in the making and marked RAYE’s debut as an independent artist," it continues. "On her own terms, RAYE gave space for listeners who have faced and overcome adversity, with anthems for women in the industry that recounted her own painful experiences with sexual abuse, rape, body dysmorphia, addiction, misogyny, and even climate change. The album was nominated for 'Best Independent Album' at the AIM Independent Music Awards and was one of only 12 albums selected as a finalist for the 2023 Mercury Music Prize."

Raye and Her 21st Century Blues: The event takes place at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7 at the Novo.

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