It is hard not to be enamoured by Beulah Joseph. Her grasp of the depths and subtle nuances of each song she sings, has earned her a spot among the most talented singers of Melbourne’s acoustic soul scene.
The power of her voice coupled with dextrous finesse is guaranteed to blow any audience away. From timeless jazz standards to gutsy blues, chilled lounge grooves to funkytown soul, Beulah takes her listeners on a journey they will never forget. Her extensive experience in performance and skill in engaging her audience, makes Beulah Joseph the only choice for any occasion.
Inspired by the music of Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Erykah Badu, India Arie and many others, Beulah and her band have created a sound that not only pays homage to these music greats but which also reflects this band’s own unique charisma and talent. With an interesting mixture of well known tunes and some very funky originals, Beulah and her band will lull you into a languid mood or rev you up to bopping mania.
"Beulah Joseph's voice is to ears what Lindt chocolate is to taste buds...velvety, smooth and once you have indulged a little it is impossible to walk away. Beulah and her band are truly an auditory treat and their charming, down-to-earth presence on stage makes them the perfect accompaniment to any cuisine, cocktail or coffee." - former client Catherine Tudor, Kew
"Beulah Joseph and her band succeeded in encapsulating the essence of jazz sophistry, boppy Motown and gutwrenching soul while injecting their own distinctive flavour in the impressive range of songs they presented." - Shonah Rasiah, The Straits Times, Singapore
Beulah can perform ......
* as a duo with vocals and keyboards
* as a trio with either drums/ guitar or bass
* with the full band or combination of guitar, drums, bass, keyboards and saxophone.
Beulah and her band can provide most amplication and equipment.
Beulah and her band have performed at numerous venues around Melbourne including the Melbourne Museum, Yarra Lounge, Dancing Dog Cafe, Carson's Lounge, numerous weddings and functions, corporate events and so on.
Beulah has a repertoire that includes both originals and covers. A performance could include either or a combination of both. The following list includes her most popular tunes and is by no means exhaustive. If there are particular songs you would like performed at your event, Beulah and her band are always happy to accommodate.
Here is a sample of songs that Beulah and her band frequently perform:
Jazz
Willow Weep For Me
God Bless The Child
Loverman (Where Can You Be)
Meditation
A Day In The Life Of A Fool
Lover Come Back To Me
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Ain’t Nobody Home But Me
Quiet Nights
Do We Walkie Talkie
Fever
At Last
Stormy Weather
Mad About The Boy
Summertime
Makin’ Whoopie
My Funny Valentine
Ain‘t Nobody’s Business
Hit The Road Jack
Candy Says
R & B/ Soul
Live So Easy
House That Jack Built
Baby I Love You
Certainly
Understand
Never Loved A Man (The Way That I Loved You)
Ain’t No Sunshine
Appletree
On And On
Next Lifetime
Jet Lag
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