JAS Cafe Winter Series – Lauren Henderson

A master of world building, of tension and release, Lauren Henderson transforms a song into a dreamlike incantation. She sings with a virtuosic warmth and interprets with intention. Since her arrival on the New York scene in 2009, the singer and bilingual songwriter has been enchanting audiences across the world.

Through every lyric, she transmits connection and wonder; through every album, personal discovery.  Henderson’s music reflects a multidisciplinary artistry. Washed with bright, bold harmonies and ruminative syncopation, her repertoire features tender ballads, swinging arrangements, flamenco dance patterns, Afro-Caribbean influences, and heartfelt storytelling. In the softest phrase, she reveals a passion for the music and its message — in any language.

Recognized as one of 10 Jazz Artists Blending and Expanding The Sounds Of Latin America by the Recording Academy, Lauren’s music and artistic contributions are featured on GRAMMY.com.

In recent years, the prolific artist — with familial roots in Panama, Montserrat, and different regions of the Caribbean — has completed sold-out tours in Mexico, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Poland, South Africa, and Germany.