Kadija Kamara
Kadija Kamara, London based Singer-Songwriter
Kadija is a London based Singer-Songwriter, who best describes her sound as Alt Soul. With a love for analogue sounds, Kadija combines her affinity for retro soul, with a host of modern influences.
To date, some of her major accomplishments include being awarded funding by PRS for Music. Collaborations with the likes of Dave Lee (formally Joey Negro), Zed Bias, plus more. Writing with Artists such as Joan Thiele, which led to a Sync deal under 'Fendi', to backing vocals for Zara McFarlane on ...Later With Jools Holland. As well as curating live events under her brand 'LADY Live Events', which has created platforms for leading Female bands/solo acts across London. She has also run 2 successful 'LADY' Festivals in 2017 & 2019.
Releasing music Independently and under various labels, including Z Records, Defected and Soul Heaven amongst others, support has come from likes of CLASH, Indie Shuffle, The Revue, EARMILK, Get In Her Ears and Hype Machine to name a few. In 2019 Kadija was invited to tour with "Chai Wallahs" touring stage at Kendal Calling, GreenMan & Shambala Festivals. In 2018, was 1 of 7 Artists selected to perform at 'Tramlines TEN' via the apply to play process, grabbed the attention of the BBC Introducing team in Sheffield.