Kandace Springs

presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Origins Jazz Series

Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 | 5PM | Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall | $25 Adults / $5 Students

Prince once said that Kandace Springs “has a voice that could melt snow.” The music icon heard Springs’ cover of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” online in 2014 and invited her to perform with him at Paisley Park for the 30th anniversary of Purple Rain, becoming a mentor to the young singer and pianist. Kandace’s 2014 self-titled EP turned even more heads and led to performances on Letterman, Kimmel and Fallon, as well as the Afropunk and Bonnaroo festivals. Okayplayer called her as “a vocal force to be reckoned with” and Afropunk dubbed her “a versatile and vital artist.”

Kandace’s 2016 debut album Soul Eyes presented an already remarkably mature artistic voice with an album that touched upon soul and pop while channeling her jazz influences as well as her Nashville upbringing. MOJO marveled at the album’s “sensuous vocals with minimalist yet elegant arrangements” while The Guardian raved that “she has a rare ability that can’t be taught – to sound like an old soul, just doing what comes naturally.”
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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UK seeks to engage the minds, elevate the spirits, and enrich the lives of a diverse and inclusive population of adults aged 50+ through educational, social, and community activities. More than 900 lifelong learners participate annually in educational and enrichment courses, forums, shared interest groups, trips, and special events.

Origins Jazz Series was founded to fulfill the role that jazz clubs play in many American cities. We’re a hub for audiences and performers to come together and celebrate the art, culture, and community of jazz. We’re dedicated to high quality performances in compelling venues, jazz literacy, and uniting our community through music.