Raquel Martins
Saturday 27th April
3:30pm - 4:15pm
93 Feet East
Since releasing her debut EP 'The Way' in 2021, Raquel Martins has been making an impact on the UK music landscape with her blend of Latin-infused alt-soul. Her new project 'Empty Flower' is a natural evolution of her sound, with added layers of intricate arrangement and sophisticated production. Raised under the sun in Portugal before moving to the UK in 2017, her music sits at the intersection of modern jazz and soul, reminiscent of Nai Palm, Jordan Rakei and Oscar Jerome. A celebrated guitarist and session musician in her own right, she's also performed extensively with Rina Sawayama, Amaarae, Big Piig and Poppy Ajudha.
Her debut EP drew substantial support from tastemakers like Gilles Peterson, Jamie Cullum and Dan Digs (KCRW), and has so far amassed over 600,000 streams. Latest EP 'Empty Flower' is a deeply vulnerable record, touching on topics such as identity and gender roles, and reflecting upon what it is to be a woman in our society. Although bedroom produced by Raquel, the size and scope of the EP is expansive, featuring lush string and horn arrangements that compliment Raquel's authentic Brazilian-flavoured songwriting. Within the project, she's managed to create a world of her own, combining striking, narrative driven visuals with her signature blend of sonics.
93 Feet East
150 Brick Ln, London E1 6QL
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