We have described ANA POPOVIC’s sparkling bottleneck razzmatazzery as irrepressibly vivacious.
The widely recognised guitarist & singer is now taking her new musical endeavour, the “FANTASTAFUNK” Big Band Project, to major music festivals this summer, including the Monterey Jazz Fest in California, Notodden Blues Fest in Norway, the Pori Jazz in Finland, and more.
To coincide with this big news Ana has released a big (live) single titled “Queen Of The Pack” as a taster of things to come!
“I felt ready to form a big band, for quite some time,” suggests Ana.
“I just felt I knew exactly what I wanted to hear from my live performances, and what instrumentation was missing for that sound in a 6-piece band formation. The final push was the making of my 2023 album, Power.”
Popovic’s music is always evolving. With every new record & concept, the musician pushes her limits, confronts genres head-on, and refashions herself as an artist…
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Ana continues, “An album like Power demands a band like this, one that will really be able to fully come to life. That’s the way it was originally thought of and created. I felt ready to give myself a chance to create that kind of a sound. So many new influences, such as gospel, old school funk, soul, R&B, I really wanted to bring that record to life on stage.
“This is how the idea of the big soul funk formation came about. Power was recorded in different cities in Los Angeles, Dallas, Detroit, Orlando. It gave me – exactly what it’s title states – Power to get through most difficult time in my life, being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. It practically infused ‘life’ back to me.”
“Now, four years later, and leaving all that behind, I feel great in my skin, I delivered a positive, inspiring record, and so much fun to play live. Following hundreds of shows since then, as energized as I was after my treatment was done, I was ready to take on, not just touring, but fronting a 11-piece power / jam / groove formation!”
Popovic’s music is always evolving. With every new record and concept, the musician pushes her limits, confronts genres head-on, and refashions herself as an artist.
The award-winning, internationally famed touring guitar hero captivates audiences with her stage character, making every one of her ‘must see‘ concerts an event to remember. You shouldn’t miss Ana Popovic and her “FANTASTAFUNK” Big Band Project’s special performances!
Queen of the Pack (music video shared below) starts with a bright guitar line that is accompanied by a furious rhythmic burst of sound and a set of scorching synths. Naturally, the bass work is bold & energetic, and Ana’s voice is flawless and her guitar bursts with spirit. This is a wonderful example of emotional funkadelia!
Stream the single here: https://social.tunecore.com/linkShare?linkid=K5aqc6tTEgDJ84nMKXHMXQ
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