Ledisi

Born: 1972-03-28

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Biography

Ledisi Anibade Young, better known simply as Ledisi, is an American singer-songwriter, music producer, author, and actress. Her name means "to bring forth" or "to come here" in Yoruba. In 1995, Ledisi formed a band after her middle name Anibade.

Known For

Selma
Spinning Gold
Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
Juliet & Romeo
Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story
A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway
B-Boy Blues
Take Me to the River: New Orleans
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon

Top Movie Credits

Selma Mahalia Jackson
Spinning Gold Gladys Knight