Ledisi

American R&B and jazz recording artist, songwriter and actress.

Born: 28 March 1972
New Orleans
Country: United States
Active: 1995–
Record labels: Verve Forecast
Discography: 14 albums

Biography

Ledisi is a jazz musician who plays voice. Ledisi was born on 28 March 1972 in New Orleans. The music is usually filed under jazz, big band music and contemporary R&B. Record labels: Verve Forecast. The discography here lists 14 albums, from “Soulsinger: The Revival” (2001) to “The Crown” (2025).

Ledisi Anibade Young (; born March 28, 1972), better known simply as Ledisi, is an American singer-songwriter, music producer, author, and actress. Her name means "to bring forth" or "to come here" in Yoruba. In 1995, Ledisi formed a band after her middle name Anibade. After unsuccessfully trying to get signed to a major label, she formed LeSun Music with musician Sundra Manning. She released her debut album Soulsinger (2000), which featured the single "Take Time", which gained substantial airplay from San Francisco area radio stations. In 2002, Ledisi released her second album, Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue, which won "Outstanding Jazz Album" at the California Music Awards in 2003. In 2006, Ledisi signed a record deal with Verve Forecast and released her third album, titled Lost & Found (2007). The album earned her two Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Soulsinger: The Revival 2001 · LeSun Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue 2002 · LeSun Lost & Found 2007 · Verve Forecast It's Christmas 2008 · Verve Forecast Turn Me Loose 2009 · Verve Music Group Pieces of Me 2011 · Verve Forecast The Truth 2014 Let Love Rule 2017 · Verve The Wild Card 2020 · BMG Ledisi Sings Nina 2021 · BMG

Live at the Troubadour 2021 · Live

Good Life 2024 · BMG Rights Management (US) LLC For Dinah 2025 · Candid The Crown 2025 · BMG

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Albums where Ledisi is credited as a sideman

2005	It’s On Tonight — Brian Culbertson	vocals
2008	Bringing Back the Funk — Brian Culbertson	background vocals
2011	For True — Trombone Shorty	vocals
2014	Ske‐Dat‐De‐Dat: The Spirit of Satch — Dr. John	vocals
2019	Rubberband — Miles Davis	background vocals, lead vocals
2022	Black Radio III — Robert Glasper	vocals

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Ledisi play?

Ledisi is known for playing voice.

When and where was Ledisi born?

Ledisi was born 28 March 1972 in New Orleans.

What are Ledisi's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Soulsinger: The Revival (2001), Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue (2002), Lost & Found (2007), It's Christmas (2008) and Turn Me Loose (2009).

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