Sade is the stage name of Helen Folasade Adu, musician, songwriter and fine
artist to which it's dedicated this page, but it is also the name of his
group, with her since the 80's. The other musicians in the band are Stuart
Matthewman (sax and guitar), Paul Spencer Denman (bass), Andrew Hale
(keyboards) .
Initiator and icon of the reaction, refined and soft, against the wave punk
in the late '70s and early '80s, Sade has remained a model for all singers
who, after her, have dedicated themselves, at regular intervals, to the
rediscovery the beautiful sound of classic jazz, the atmosphere from the
night club, the rediscovery of vintage charm. The innate class, the
beautiful velvety contralto voice, the charm and natural charisma, the
beauty particular, however, have found very few rivals in acclaimed
followers (recognized or not) as Norah Jones, Katie Melua, Madeleine Peyroux
or the same Diana Krall, and even in lesser-known performers, on the border
between jazz, folk and pop and experimental music, as Holly Cole, Stacey
Kent or Emiliana Torrini.
Note that Sade is not only an interpreter, but often is co-author of the
lyrics and sometimes of the music of the songs published on his few and well
thought out albums.
See also: The elegant
Official website
Discography & Lyrics
