There is one classic saying that perfectly describes Naturally 7; Never judge a book by its cover. This is the one case where what you see, just isn't what you get.
Naturally 7 are seven guys from New York City (although two members Roger and Warren Thomas were born in Manchester, England) whose image brings to mind heavy hip-hop beats more akin to a dollar than 50 Cent and yet here they are on tour for the second time as special guests to Michael Buble.
They have become an international phenomenon, wowing, to standing ovations each night, audiences that range from 30 something professionals to a generation for whom Snoop Dogg would have no meaning. So what is it that makes Naturally 7 transcend all barriers?
Despite a repertoire that ranges from their own self-penned, composed and arranged tracks full of Jazz-tinged, gospel, hip-hop, funk and pop to complete surprises like the Phil Collins' classic "Feel It (In the Air Tonight)", a Simon & Garfunkel medley and Mr. Mister's "Broken Wings", what is truly stunning about Naturally 7 is that they do what they do with absolutely no instruments.
If seeing is believing, then join the more than 5 Million people that have watched Naturally 7's impromptu performance on the Paris subway on Youtube:
Watch Naturally 7 perform "Feel It (In the Air Tonight)" on a Paris Subway (video)!
Dubbed VocalPlay by Naturally 7 themselves, they have created a precise art form of using their vocals as instruments. Their entire sound; the rhythms & beats, the bass, the keyboard and up-beat soul vocals are all produced by nothing more than their very versatile voices. Their only problem is complaints to turn the stereo down when they have impromptu rehearsals in hotels.
Naturally 7 are:
Roger - 1st Baritone / Rap
Warren - Percussion / 3rd Tenor
Dwight - 2nd Baritone
Armand - Bass
Rod - 1st Tenor / Scratching
Jamal - 4th Tenor
Garfield - 2nd Tenor
Album - 'Ready II Fly' - Released July 21st, 2008
Single - "Feel It (In The Air Tonight)" - Released July 21st 2008
Having just appeared on the Ellen Show in America and Sunrise in Australia, Naturally 7 continue to take the world by storm and return to the UK with Michael Buble for the following dates:
Naturally 7 July 2008 UK tour dates:
Friday 18 July Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Saturday 19 July Glasgow SECC
Sunday 20 July Liverpool Echo Arena
Tuesday 22 July Cardiff International Arena
Wednesday 23 July London O2 Arena
Thursday 24 July London O2 Arena
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