Could it Be I’m Falling In Love marked a significant collaboration in the career for Jaki Graham, and to this day, it is a song that remains a timeless 80’s classic. Reaching No.5 in the British charts. In March ’85, her second and last hit duet entitled Mated again received wide critical acclaim. When Jaki had the opportunity to take centre stage, there were no holds barred. Her powerful voice, positive energy and radiance were injected in every one of her performances and Round and Around became Jaki’s first successful solo hit reaching No.9. Throughout her long career, Jaki’s hits have remained fresh, uncomplicated and modern. Set Me Free remains an ageless pop classic after rocketing to No.7 in the British charts in May ’86, an anthem of that era. Breaking Away followed and offered her first location shoot abroad, charting at a respectable No.14 in August ‘86. Step Right Up brought Jaki back to her trademark high energy, up tempo pop hits and gave her yet another Top 20 hit.
Towards the end of the 80’s, sales and figures provided by Billboard magazine had established Jaki as Britain’s most successful black female artist ever. Not surprisingly, Jaki’s success was not limited to the shores of the United Kingdom. People of every culture and language from every corner of the globe loved her natural vocal perfection. The distinct, powerful delivery, coupled with her warm and compassionate ease seemed to melt the barriers of language, colour and creed. Denmark, Germany, Japan, Australia, South Africa – places she had only ever dreamed of visiting – loved her and her fan base grew worldwide.
Fast forward to present date and in-between busy festival seasons over the last couple of years, Jaki Graham has been back in the studio and shows why she firmly maintains her position as the UK most revered queen of soul, with the release of her long awaited new studio album When a Woman Loves. Mastered at Abbey Road Studios, When a Woman Loves is the beautiful result of Jaki’s personal and at times challenging life journey, showing her resilience and strength of character. With song contributions from Michael McDonald, Eric Benet and the late Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire, the album is an exciting celebration of Jaki’s 40+ years in the business. Along with her repertoire of unforgettable as well as timeless classics, one thing is clear, her voice and music will continue to stand the test of time.
Still going strong so if you want to book Jaki Graham for your event, our UK booking office is happy to answer your questions.
