“I haven’t been out in a really long time,” Lianne La Havas laughed, a little overwhelmed, on the opening night of her sell-out KOKO residency.
Considering this was the south Londoner’s first headline show in the capital since the release of her eponymous LP, back in July 2020, it would have been easy to forgive any fumbled notes, forgotten lyrics or mid-song jitters. Last night, La Havas proved she requires no such special treatment, delivering a soul-soothing performance that further justifies her reputation as the artist’s artist of choice, beloved by legends like Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Alicia Keys and Prince.
