WHO IS SHE?
The Manchester neo-soul scene’s next most likely candidate for superstardom. It’s still early days for this talented starlet – she only played her first show in January this year – but Hana Malik is already displaying all the requisite qualities to make the jump from Manc music favourite to full-blown national adoration.
Echoing Frank-era Amy Winehouse and Lianne La Havas, this 21-year-old songstress delivers sunny R&B-pop full of catchy hooks, stylistic variety and a real sense of musical depth beneath the surface. Anchoring the whole thing is Malik’s silken, huskily emotional voice, singing each note with force and precision. For all those who’ve become (perhaps understandably) jaded by retro-inclined female soul singers, Hana Malik will surely revive your interest – and earn your eventual adoration.
FOR FANS OF:
Morcheeba, Corinne Bailey Rae, Izzy Bizu, Jhene Aiko.
MAKE A DATE:
Hana Malik plays Gullivers (as part of the ILuvLive showcase) on Wednesday, June 12. Listen to tracks at - soundcloud.com/hanamalikmcr
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