Despite her obvious artistry, the ease with which she belts out high notes, the way she dazzles with dramatic key changes, even with such starry mentors as Stevie Wonder and producer Quincy Jones supporting her career, Detroit-based singer Sheléa is largely unknown in the UK.
Which was probably just as well. Unburdened by a back story, flanked by strings, a full gospel choir and the new Jules Buckley Orchestra complete with kick-ass rhythm section, Sheléa could morph into the icon we pretended we’d come to see. The Queen of Soul. The greatest female singer of all time.
