LIVE Review: Candice Anitra, Drom, NYC – 4/5/2012

Candice Anitra held her NYC Big Tree album release party at Drom on Thursday night (Apr. 5) on the Lower East Side. Supporting acts included soul and blues act The Revelations featuring Tré Williams and Singapore hip-hop artist Kevin Lester.

The sound of the self-proclaimed “left-of-soul” singer is hard to define but what her performance at Drom proved, it really doesn’t matter — just say Candice Anitra makes good music. Opening with the title track from her sophomore LP, the Brooklyn-based artist seemed immediately comfortable in the intimate space. Whether singing sweet ballads (“Before,” “I Hear Music”), up-tempo tunes (“Today,” “Love Sick,” “We Are Love”), or tackling a Donny Hathaway classic (“A Change Is Gonna Come”), Candice’s message of love and positive vibes was felt by all. And though it was my first time seeing her perform live in New York, I’m pretty sure it won’t be my last.

Big Tree is out now. Below check out Candice Anitra singing the title track; footage recorded by yours truly.

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