ABOUT THE ARTIST

Some artists bring a rare, magnetic magic to their live performances—an energy that transcends simply listening to a recording. Lisa Fischer is one of those singular performers. When she steps on stage, her voice commands attention, weaving power, tenderness, and crystalline clarity into an experience that leaves audiences spellbound. Critics and fans alike marvel at her vocal range and control, calling her a once-in-a-lifetime talent. “A talent that comes once in a lifetime,” says Roberta Flack. “Like Haley’s Comet, her brilliance is dazzling and brings light into the world.”

A Grammy and Oscar-winning artist, Fischer has spent more than four decades shaping the sound of popular music. Her soaring vocals carried her to the top of the R&B charts in 1991 with How Can I Ease the Pain, earning her a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Yet much of her career was spent as the consummate collaborator, lending her extraordinary voice to some of the world’s greatest performers. For over 25 years she toured with the Rolling Stones, with Keith Richards marveling at her “amazing power, energy, and projection.” She has also performed alongside Luther Vandross, Sting, Tina Turner, and Nine Inch Nails, adding unmatched depth and texture to their sound.

Her story reached a wider audience with the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom (2013), which spotlighted the lives and artistry of the world’s finest backup singers. The film became a turning point for Fischer, inspiring her to step into the spotlight and chart her own creative journey. “The film gave me a chance to take stock and realize I could start defining my own path,” she explains.

Since then, Fischer has embraced a new chapter as a fearless solo artist. With her adventurous band Grand Baton, she has developed a dynamic repertoire that fuses Caribbean rhythms, psychedelic soul, and progressive jazz-rock, often reimagining songs she once performed in support of other legends. She continues to stretch boundaries through wide-ranging collaborations—whether in intimate duo performances with jazz pianist Taylor Eigsti, bringing gospel fire to Gullah-inspired group Ranky Tanky, or creating luminous soundscapes in partnership with Alonzo King LINES Ballet. Each project reveals a different facet of her artistry while staying true to her deep musical soul.

To experience Lisa Fischer live is to embark on a journey through sound, spirit, and emotion. She doesn’t simply sing songs—she transforms them, reshaping familiar melodies into something entirely new and unforgettable. With infinite textures and boundless imagination, Lisa Fischer has secured her place among America’s greatest vocalists. Her performances are more than concerts; they are profound celebrations of music’s power to move, uplift, and inspire.