“Among many highlights was New Orleanian singer-pianist Lewis’s almost hymn-like reading of Radiohead’s “Creep” for anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t belong. But at least for the night, in that moment, everyone did.”
– Rolling Stone, AmericanaFest 2021: Best Things We Saw
PRAISE FOR AMERICANA:
“Lewis’ single “My American Heart,” off her upcoming album, “Americana” demonstrates a caliber of genius…She launches the song gently, sweetly and then soars effortlessly…When Lewis hits the high notes, she personifies a contemporary Jessye Norman if folk-rock had been her genre.” – Grateful Web
“A powerhouse performer adding her unique voice and talent to the national discussion of the state of social justice in America.”
– The Kennedy Center
PRAISE FOR WE BELONG:
“While bounding about in a meshing of genres where Lilli Lewis’ soulful, r&b-tinged vocals meet impressive arrangements on a panoply of songs, her New Orleans-bred chameleonic dexterity gets brought to the fore.” – Downbeat Magazine
“A riveting a cappella opening to Lilli Lewis’ ‘Coretta’s Song’ brings to mind a Negro spiritual, and pulls the listener in for a taut, acoustic beacon to the resilience of black women.”
JEFF HARVEY, okayplayer.com
“The most mesmerizing and soul touching combination of jazz, blues, gospel, and field folk imaginable. The audience went fn nuts.”
– MIDDLETON O’MALLEY,
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
PRAISE FOR THE HENDERSON SESSIONS:
“Lewis’s solo debut is filled with emotionally-charged tracks. The Henderson Sessions is a wonderful introduction to her raw vocal talent while simultaneously making hard-hitting social and political statements.” Chloe McCormick – BlackGrooves.org
