Candice Ivory

**Candice Ivory** is a genre-bending vocalist and songwriter whose soulful voice bridges jazz, blues, and avant-garde experimentation. Rooted in the rich traditions of St. Louis and Memphis, she’s celebrated for reimagining blues classics with a modern twist, as heard in her 2022 album *When The Levee Breaks: The Music of Memphis Minnie*, which revitalizes the work of the legendary blues artist. Ivory’s sound effortlessly blends smoky jazz phrasing with gritty, contemporary edge, earning her collaborations with icons like Charles “Wigg” Walker and nods from institutions like Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Beyond the stage, she’s also an educator and scholar, holding a faculty position at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music, where she explores the intersections of music, history, and Black culture. Whether she’s breathing new life into timeless blues narratives (check out *Strong Black Mattie* or *Me and My Chauffeur*) or crafting genre-fluid originals like *Late Night Quarrel*, Ivory’s work is a testament to music’s power to honor the past while pushing boundaries.

Genres

Blues

Soul Blues

Pop

Folk

R&b

Rock

Soul

Classical

Jazz

Avant-garde

Gospel

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Latest Release

20 Years Later

Candice Ivory

Album - 20 Tracks - Released November 19, 2023