Duke Arts at American Tobacco: Shana Tucker

Forget genre—Shana Tucker’s signature style “ChamberSoul” blends jazz, classical, folk, acoustic pop, and soul, anchored by cello and voice in a deeply personal loop. As JazzTimes put it, she’s “a jazz talent…whose imprint and vitality has already been quite visible in North Carolina.”

From The Kennedy Center to Johannesburg, Shana’s been captivating audiences worldwide for over two decades. Her albums SHiNE and Hiding in the Light showcase her emotive songwriting and genre fusion. Shana’s voice and playing have appeared alongside Norah Jones, the Indigo Girls, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and more.

Whether she’s composing for PBS or performing on international stages, Shana is a local talent with global reach, and the perfect artist to kick off this year’s series at American Tobacco Campus.