Bettye LaVette

Experience the unparalleled talent of Bettye LaVette, one of the greatest voices in American soul and blues, live at Caffè Lena. With a career spanning over 60 years, LaVette is a 7-time Grammy nominee, Blues Hall of Fame inductee, and R&B Pioneer Award winner, renowned for her ability to transform songs into deeply personal and moving performances.

From her breakout single “My Man – He’s a Lovin’ Man” at just 16 years old, to her acclaimed Broadway run in "Bubbling Brown Sugar", to her powerful reinterpretations of classic songs, Bettye has consistently pushed boundaries, making every song uniquely her own.

Her latest album, LaVette!, produced by Steve Jordan, features songs by Randall Bramblett, whom she calls “the best writer I have heard in the last 30 years.” Jordan himself describes Bettye as a combination of Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Miles Davis, praising her ability to turn any song into a soul-searing, unforgettable moment.

At 78 years old, Bettye remains one of the last artists who recorded during the birth of soul music in the 1960s—and she’s still creating vital, powerful recordings today.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see a living legend in an intimate performance. Secure your seat now for a night of soul, blues, and raw emotion with Bettye LaVette.

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