Doors 6pm
Show 7pm
Award-winning songstress Shameem brings her unique brand of original soul music back to the Ellington stage. Shameem’s latest recording Time Does Not Reverse won the (international) Independent Music Awards Urban EP category, as well as amassing a slew of wins and nominations in the UK Songwriting Contest, USA Songwriting Competition and John Lennon Songwriting Contest. A prolific songwriter and studio artist, Shameem has also had tracks from her previous three studio records reaching the finals of the Independent Music Awards (2015 and 2013) and the Australian Songwriting Contest (2014 and 2012), among others. Her songs have also proven popular with community radio stations around Australia as well as USA college radio, garnering airplay on over 80 Australian stations and 130 USA stations, and charting in the Top 30 and Top 5 at several USA stations.
Shameem has kept a busy performance schedule over the years, having supported major international artists such as Michael Bolton, George Benson, Belinda Carlisle and Ronan Keating, and undertaken tours in both her native Australia and in the USA and Canada. Born in Australia to a Chinese-Malaysian father and an Iranian mother, this bubbly vocalist and songwriter enchants her audiences with her gripping stage presence, personal and socially conscious lyrics, and powerfully expressive voice. The diversity of her heritage has not only contributed to Shameem’s exotic looks but has influenced her eclectic approach to music. Her unique fusion of 90s R&B grooves with the melodic sensibility of 70s soul and a subtle twist of jazz has seen her frequently compared to such artists as Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige and Michael Jackson.
Shameem is passionate about uplifting and inspiring people to work for the betterment of the world through her music. This show will take you on an emotive journey of human experience and philosophical pondering, set to infectious rhythmic grooves and soaring vocals.
“… a powerful and unlimited voice…” – Xpress magazine
“… an explosion of soul.” – Sydney Morning Herald
“… she sings like a funky angel.” – BMA Magazine
“… amazing voice… Soul sister” – Rosie Beaton, Triple J
