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Loretta Heywood
Loretta Heywood is a soulful songstress, best known for her ethereal vocals with 90’s electronic band Bomb The Bass, with whom she wrote and recorded the top 5 hit Winter In July.
“Fantastic stuff, the great voice of Loretta Heywood.” – Robert Elms, BBC London
2025 New Project
Loretta Heywood presents “Melodica Blues:” – Where Old Skool reggae meets pop and West London Soul
Renowned for her unmistakable, soulful voice, Loretta returns with a brand new project, Melodica Blues Part 1 . Blending classic Jamaican reggae styles with the sounds of West London, this vibrant release bridges old skool roots with contemporary soul and dub textures.
Released June 12th 2025 – available on all platforms.
Melodica Blues Videos
More info please contact leebright@tangentialmusic.com or heywood01@aol.com
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Private Bookings
Loretta can be booked with anything from an acoustic duo to a full band, for hotels, corporate functions and private parties. The members of her band Five Shades have many years of experience in the music business, and have recorded and toured with many international artists. With Loretta, they have carved a niche by interpreting classics from a vast catalogue of blues and soul, reggae and ska, Motown, disco and urban pop. The songs are cleverly mixed with dance grooves, samples and beats, to create hypnotic and uplifting shows with their own unique style and sound.
Please contact heywood01@aol.com