North-West London’s Lynda Dawn is a dynamic songstress, songwriter and producer, making moves in the UK R&B scene. Exploring the sonic realms of soul, funk and jazz, she draws from her musically rich upbringing to deliver a distinctive style of storytelling.
Dawn’s nostalgia-tinged tracks weave captivating grooves with celestial vocals, echoing the crackling sounds of her parents’ record collections. She attributes her upbringing singing in the church choir as her spiritual education in funk and gospel expression.
Dawn first emerged via Gilles Peterson’s 13th Brownswood Bubblers with her breakout single ‘Move,’ which quickly established her as ‘one to watch.’ This success was soon followed by her critically acclaimed debut EP, At First Light, establishing Dawn as a standout voice in the soul scene.
Over the years, Lynda has continued to cultivate a dedicated underground following while diligently honing her craft and evolving her sound.
Having already earned endorsements from some of her greatest inspirations, including Patrice Rushen, Jimmy Jam, Arthur Verocai, and Azymuth, Lynda Dawn has solidified her place among contemporary soul’s rising stars. Fresh off the release of her highly anticipated sophomore body of work, 11th Hour, this enigmatic figure is poised to continue her ascent as one of the UK’s most promising emerging voices in the genre.
