Shakura S'Aida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shakura S'Aida
Background information
Born	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres	Blues
Occupation(s)	Singer, actress
Labels	Electro-Fi, Ruf

Shakura S'Aida is a Canadian blues vocalist, songwriter, and actress. Sometimes, people just call her Shakura.

Shakura S'Aida's Early Life and Music

Shakura S'Aida was born in Brooklyn, New York. She lived in Switzerland for a while before her family moved to Canada.

Before starting her solo career, Shakura was the main singer for a big music group called Kaleefah. This group had 13 members and played world music. She also sang backup for famous singers like Rita MacNeil and Patti LaBelle. She even worked with jazz legends such as Jimmy Smith and Ruth Brown. Her amazing music has earned her many nominations for the Juno Awards, which are big music awards in Canada.

In 2008, Shakura released her first solo album, Blueprint. She released her second album, Brown Sugar, in 2010 with Ruf Records. Then, in 2012, she released a double album called Time with Electro-Fi Records.

Shakura S'Aida as an Actress

Besides singing, Shakura S'Aida is also a talented actress. In 2004, she starred in a play in Toronto called Consecrated Ground. She also appeared in the movie Doomstown in 2006. More recently, she was in the film Brown Girl Begins in 2018.

In 2013, she was nominated for a Blues Music Award. This award was for 'Contemporary Blues Female Artist', which means she was recognized as one of the best female blues singers of her time.

Shakura S'Aida's Music Albums

Shakura S'Aida has released several albums:

• Blueprint (2008, released on her own)
• Brown Sugar (2010, with Ruf)
• Time (2012, with Electro-Fi)

Shakura S'Aida's Acting Roles

Shakura S'Aida has acted in many movies and TV shows.

Movies

Television Shows

Theatre Plays

Awards and Nominations

Shakura S'Aida has been recognized with many awards and nominations for her music and performances.