Acantha Lang grew up in the rich musical landscape of New Orleans. One would think that her musical journey began there, however it wasn’t until she moved to New York City that she found her voice. The first few years she was unsure about what career path she wanted to take but all that changed when she bought her first Blues CD at a local store in Harlem and immediately felt a connection. She says, “It felt like home. She immersed herself in the musical form, it’s history, and watched countless documentaries about BLUES greats like: Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, and others.

Acantha’s Blues-influenced, sensuous, soulful voice alongside her tremendous and fine-tuned stage presence has taken her on a journey from a residency at the infamous ‘Supper Club’ in Harlem to performing all over the world. She was the first-ever female to take on the highly respected position as MC of the infamous variety show/nightclub THE BOX in New York City and London. Acantha appeared on Jools Holland backing up one of Rolling Stones 100 Greatest Guitarists – Robert Randolph and the Family Band in October 2014. She has also backed Rod Stewart on BBC Children in Need (November 2015) and Surprise Surprise (Boxing Day 2015). Acantha was recently asked to perform at a Tribute for Michael Jackson by MJ’s last keyboard player, Mo Pleasure who has worked with some of music’s biggest names (Ray Charles, Earth Wind & Fire, Bette Midler to name a few).

Acantha has performed in Africa, France, Dubai, French Guiana, China, Russia, and throughout Europe. Luminaries such as Simon Cowell, Tom Cruise, Sting, Axl Rose, Jude Law, and Billionaire George Soros are just some of the few A-listers that have expressed their admiration for her voice and presence. She notes that receiving 2 standing ovations from the notorious critic, Simon Cowell as one of the highlights of her music career thus far.

Although blues music has had a major impact on Acantha’s sound, she credits that everything she listens to has had an effect on her musical development in some way, pointing out Tina Turner, Etta James, Led Zeppelin, Nina Simone, and Jimi Hendrix, as some of her biggest stimuli. To date, Acantha has released two singles: ‘Know Your Name’ & ‘Eventually’, both can be purchased on ITUNES & Amazon.

Acantha was just granted a 5 Year Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Artist Visa from the Arts Council of England. She is currently in London working on her first EP.

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“….Her voice blew me away…She is truly unforgettable.”

Jude Law