We’re looking forward to welcoming Tahirah Memory back to the Bear to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of her hugely successful debut album “Pride”.
Tahirah is a soulful singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals and emotive performances, blending R&B, jazz, and soul influences in her music. With her dynamic tones, soulful melodies and cryptic but honest references Tahirah has the uncanny ability to relate to an audience using her voice to creatively and musically “to express feelings behind songs in ways that delight and surprise and move...".
With roots in a jazz through her Grammy-winning father, a chaotic upbringing, an intense sense of feel, a love for old soul, an open ear for all music, and a respect for current rhythm and blues, Tahirah's sound is unlike any other, sounding distinctly like her personal truth.
The 2015 release, of Tahirah’s debut album “Pride”, created huge buzz amongst soul music lovers in Europe, with frequent radio play in the UK, topping the UK Soul Chart and garnering support elsewhere internationally, along with support from famed music outlet SoulBrother Records.
In Spring 2019, with the release of her second album, “Asha”, the self-produced, singer/songwriter, was nominated by Soultracks for Best Female Vocalist, Best Album, and Best Song for her lyric-focused, vocal-rich, original compositions.
Tahirah has toured the US and internationally as a background vocalist for long-time vocal icon KD Lang, in partnership with Jarrod Lawson, and as front-woman on her own successful state-side performances, as well as sold out tours in the UK.
Most recently, Tahirah was featured in the 2022 PDX Jazz Fest, opening for headliner Robert Glasper, sang alongside Eric Benét at the 2022 Vanport Jazz Festival, and was an artist on the 2023 Capital Jazz Supercruise.
Join us for a special Sunday evening of intimate soul music…
“Tahirah’s voice is like sweet caramel with some drops of finest sea salt on top.”
“Memory’s vocal was effortless – mellow-toned with touches of slow vibrato…”
“[her] depth of tone and easy elasticity is glorious to behold.”
Doors 7pm / Music 8pm / Tickets £25
All seating/tables are first come first served.