With an inimitable voice that The New York Times describes as "a soft, deep contralto, with qualities reminiscent of aged bourbon or delicate leather», Acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright sings with deep reflection on America's cultural essence. Wright is one of the great modern American singers, with an illustrious career of 20 years that transcends social barriers with its message of love and its deep sense of humanity.
Wright draws inspiration from his southern upbringing in Georgia, where she was musical director of a small church whose pastor was her father. Responsorial singing with the congregation was his first contact with music. It would soon make its way through the Great American Songbook on its way to becoming an international treasure..
