Singer Leigh Harris — Little Queenie — has been one of the most beloved figures on the New Orleans music scene for decades, a deeply soulful vocalist whose command of R&B, blues, and jazz has made her a fixture at the city's finest clubs and a treasured presence at Jazz Fest.
Biography
Harris grew up in New Orleans absorbing the city's musical culture and developed a vocal style that draws on soul, blues, and jazz in proportions that shift fluidly depending on the song. She has performed with many of the city's finest musicians and led her own groups for decades, building a loyal following that extends well beyond New Orleans. Her live performances — particularly at venues like the Maple Leaf Bar — are legendary for their emotional intensity and musical generosity. She represents the city's tradition of the great club singer: an artist who has spent a lifetime perfecting her craft in rooms where the music is the thing.
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