New Orleans-born, London-based soul artist and GRAMMY®-nominated songwriter Acantha Lang has been compared to legends like Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight, with SoulTracks calling her “one of the most exciting soul singers in the world.”

Her critically acclaimed debut album, Beautiful Dreams, reached #3 on the Official UK Jazz & Blues Albums Chart and #14 on the Official UK Independent Album Breakers Chart, earning 5-star reviews from Echoes and Soul Bag. Lang has been featured in major international outlets including Relix, American Songwriter, and KCRW, while gracing the covers of acclaimed music publications Blues & Soul and Echoes. BBC 6 Music’s Craig Charles calls her “brilliant… destined for world domination.”

Acantha has captivated audiences worldwide, from her U.S. television debut on CBS Saturday Morning to standout performances at SXSW, sold-out shows across Europe and the Canary Islands, and a featured appearance with the Memphis Soul Revue at London’s Barbican alongside soul icons Carla Thomas, GRAMMY®-winning Boo Mitchell, and Al Green’s legendary band.

Her music has surpassed 7.7 million streams, landed on major Spotify playlists including All Funked Up and Best Funk Songs, and earned extensive radio support from BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, Jazz FM, and KCRW.

She is currently preparing her second album, set for release in 2027, while continuing to tour internationally