Mary Sho, a singer and songwriter hailing from South London with a worldwide sound which transcends time and space, offering a home to lovers of authentic, live sounds. Sho’s sound drops you into the late 70’s and early 80’s with tinges of contemporary soul infused with funk origins, creating sounds similar to if Lizzo met Solange met Childish Gambino met Sly and The Family Stone with Thundercat on additional bass!

Armed with live instrumentation and striking, self-directed and self styled visuals, Sho’s spacey vocals float over bass-heavy, funk-soul sounds. while highlighting the experiences of Black women and owning the power of her identity, mind, body and soul. Mary Sho has been featured on BBC London Radio multiple times and has recently performed at Brixton House (Soho Friends) ans Cafe KOKO. This year she was one of the recipients of Women in Jazz Media 2023 and has released her debut Album titled ‘WOMAN RISING’ in the world.

Woman Rising is an Album that captures the intricacies of being a woman. In Mary Sho’s case it captures being black woman, a plus size woman and a creative woman navigating life and relationships. Throughout the Album interludes which she has interview her friends from all different walks of life noticeably draw to the same conclusions when asked the same question which is a comforting common ground.

Sonically it takes you though late 70’s jazz funk to 80’s soul groove with elements of rock, pop and afro jazz. She is an amalgamation of all her musical influences growing up.

Ultimately this Album is empower and comfort all women, young and older and for the music to get anyone bopping their heads. Woman Rising is just the beginning its Mary Sho taking flight, rising from girlhood into womanhood.

Tickets £10

Karamel – 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ. The Karamel vegan kitchen will be serving food until 9.30pm. Email karamel8775@gmail.com to book a table for groups of 5+.

Doors open 7pm, music starts at 8pm.