Leela James

Years active: 2003 - today
Born: 02 - 06 - 1983
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Genre: Soul , Rnb

Biography: Leela James is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter. James cites singers James Brown, Roberta Flack, Toni Braxton, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Gladys Knight, Mavis Staples, and Stevie Wonder as her influences. Her deep, rich, gritty vocals have drawn comparisons to Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Toni Braxton, and Tina Turner.

On July 8, 2014, Leela James released her fifth studio album,... [read more]