Son Little – Cityfolk

Description

Blending elements of soul, folk, and blues, Son Little captures his signature sound along with expressive yet personal lyrics. Cityfolk is a reflection on love, loss, and finding peace in the chaos. It’s about holding on, letting go, and learning to breathe again when the world feels heavy.
Born Aaron Earl Livingston to a preacher and a teacher in Los Angeles, Little’s collaborations with The Roots and RJD2 helped him make a name for himself in his adopted hometown of Philadelphia. Critics were quick to recognize the unique power of Little’s solo recordings, which stripped the past for parts that could be reconstituted into something wholly new and original. NPR hailed Little’s “impeccably crafted songs” as “honest and unpretentious,” while The Independent proclaimed him “a formidable talent.”
Since then, his catalog has racked up over 250 million streams, and Little has toured with everyone from Leon Bridges and Kelis to Shakey Graves and Mumford & Sons alongside festival appearances at Bonnaroo, Newport Folk, and more. Never one to rest on his laurels, Little also earned a GRAMMY for his work helming Mavis Staples’ acclaimed ‘See That My Grave Is Kept Clean’.
LIVE:
19 Apr – Dust, Brighton
20 Apr – Strange Brew, Bristol
21 Apr – Band on the Wall, Manchester
22 Apr – Jazz Cafe, London
23 Apr – One Ninety Four, London
Playlisted on Jazz FM. Playlist support from Uncut, Somewhere Soul, Afro da Plug.