Acantha Lang

New Orleans-born, London-based soul artist Acantha Lang has been compared to legends like Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight. Her debut album, Beautiful Dreams, reached #3 on the Official UK Jazz & Blues Albums Chart and #14 on the Official UK Independent Album Breakers Chart. The album received 5-star reviews from Echoes and Soul Bag magazines and earned Lang the SoulTracks Readers’ Choice Award for New Artist of the Year. She has been featured in notable U.S. press including Relix, American Songwriter, and KCRW, and graced the covers of Blues & Soul and Echoes magazines. BBC’s Craig Charles calls her “brilliant… destined for world domination,” while SoulTracks hails her as “one of the most exciting soul singers in the world.” Lang has captivated audiences worldwide, from her U.S. TV debut on CBS Saturday Morning to a standout SXSW performance and sold-out shows across Europe and the Canary Islands. She was invited as a special guest with the Memphis Soul Revue at London’s Barbican, performing alongside the Queen of Memphis Soul Carla Thomas, GRAMMY®-winning Boo Mitchell, & Al Green’s legendary band. A Grammy nominated songwriter for Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Lang’s music has surpassed 7.7 million streams & featured on major Spotify playlists including All Funked Up and Best Funk Songs. She has received extensive radio support in the UK from BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music & Jazz FM and is currently preparing to record her second album, due for release in late 2026.