Gladys Knight performed by New Orleans soul singer Acantha Lang – 2025-12-16 - live in Gantry Hotel (Curio Collection by Hilton) 40 Celebration Avenue London E201DB , Dec 16, 2025

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The music of Gladys Knight performed by GRAMMY®-Nominated New Orleans soul singer Acantha Lang

Join us for a very special night as we celebrate one of soul music’s most iconic voices, Gladys Knight!
Grammy-nominated New Orleans soul singer Acantha Lang celebrates the timeless music of the Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight, in a powerful live performance backed by a world-class 8-piece band. Renowned for her rich, soulful voice and magnetic stage presence, Acantha has often been compared to the legendary Gladys herself. Jools Holland has praised her, saying, “I love your voice.”
Acantha brings some of Gladys Knight’s greatest hits to life, including “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye),” “Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me,” “If I Were Your Woman,” and many more.
This night is all about celebrating the enduring legacy of Gladys Knight. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering her music for the first time, the show promises an unforgettable evening of down-home soul you won’t want to miss.
“…Acantha Lang’s performances solidify her status as the modern-day Gladys Knight.” – Blue & Soul Magazine

ABOUT ACANTHA LANG
With deep Southern roots and a sound shaped by her New Orleans heritage, London-based soul powerhouse Acantha Lang has earned comparisons to icons like Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight for her commanding vocals and soul-stirring delivery. Her debut album, Beautiful Dreams, made waves in 2023, climbing to #3 on the Official UK Jazz & Blues Albums Chart and earning top-tier praise, including 5 stars from Echoes Magazine and acclaim from Soul Bag (France). She’s been featured in Relix, American Songwriter, KCRW, and appeared on the covers of Blues & Soul and Echoes magazines. BBC 6 Music’s Craig Charles declared her “brilliant… destined for world domination.”
Lang’s live performances have taken her around the world, from her U.S. TV debut on CBS Saturday Morning and a standout appearance at SXSW to major venues like the Jazz Cafe (London), Melkweg (Netherlands), Bizz’Art (Paris), and the House of Blues in her hometown of New Orleans, where she shared the stage with The New Mastersounds and received praise from Anderson.Paak. She was recently invited as a special guest with the Memphis Soul Revue at London’s Barbican, set to perform alongside the Queen of Memphis Soul Carla Thomas, GRAMMY®-winning producer Boo Mitchell, and Al Green’s legendary band.
Her debut EP Sugar Woman earned her the 2021 Soul Tracks Readers’ Choice Award for New Artist of the Year, and her viral Standing On The Shoulders Of series celebrating soul legends has surpassed 13 million views online. A GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter (for her work with Robert Randolph & The Family Band), Lang has garnered over 6.8 million streams and landed on major Spotify playlists like All Funked Up, Best Retro Songs, and Best Funk Songs. She was also featured in the GRAMMY® ReImagined cover series and is a proud Recording Academy member.
Acantha recently released her original holiday EP, Soul Funk Xmas – a festive, feel-good record blending her signature soul and funk sound. Acantha is currently writing her second album while continuing to tour internationally. Stay up to date with Acantha’s latest news, new music, and tour dates.

“…a soul singer of the highest order” – Blue & Soul Magazine
“Acantha Lang…I love your voice!” – Jools Holland
“She’s brilliant…destined for world domination” – Craig Charles (BBC 6Music)
“One of the most exciting soul singers in the world” – Soul Tracks
“If there is any justice, she is destined to be big, very big – 10/10” – Blues & Rhythm Magazine

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