Music in Madrid: Corinne Baily Rae

Live Music — By MAP on July 19, 2010 2:27 pm

Looking for something to do this Thursday? Why not get yourself to Miss Corinne Bailey Rae’s Jazz-Blues concert? The venue, Lope de Vega, is situated on one of Madrid’s most bustling streets, Gran Vía. The classic Spanish theatre takes a break from drama during the summer months, which is why the lovely Corinne will sing there on the 22nd. Hailing from the UK, the soul singer is relatively new to the World of Jazz & Blues, with her first album making its (successful) debut in 2006. Within a matter of months, she was on American Top 20 music lists and had a large following in the UK.

Corrine Baily Rae’s second album, The Sea, marks her decision to construct her career for herself and by herself. Having avoided contracts with and influence from mainstream record labels, Baily Rae’s music is recorded by friends and only feature musicians who she personally knows. Her songs consist of original lyrics which she says act as her diary. Although her voice is sweet, the mark she’s making on the world of music is incredibly strong. With a spark of Billie Holliday’s spirit and a touch of Erykah Badu’s spunk, Corrine Baily Rae has fully established herself as a successful, powerful and wholesome musician. If you’re interested in going, you better buy tickets online –as the show is expected to be a full house. For more summer concerts, click here.

When: Thursday, July 22^nd at 21 h.
Where: Teatro Lope de Vega
Address: Gran Vía, 57
Cost: 30 Euro online or at venue.
Metro: Callao, Santo Domingo, Plaza de España, Gran Vía