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Charly Lowry stands as a soulful powerhouse in the realm of music, effortlessly enchanting audiences with her velvety vocals, heartfelt compositions, and commanding stage presence. Seamlessly traversing musical boundaries, Charly masterfully blends elements of Americana, folk, rock, blues, and soul into a rich and evocative tapestry of sound.
Her voice, imbued with a depth and resonance reminiscent of legends like Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt, and Tracy Chapman, possesses a distinctiveness that is uniquely hers, echoing the rich heritage of her Indigenous ancestry rooted in the dark waters of Robeson County, Southeastern NC. Charly’s ability to convey raw emotion through her rich vocal timbre and soul-stirring delivery sets her apart as a true artist of distinction.
Her musical journey has been marked by acclaim and recognition, including reaching the Semi-Finals of Season 3 of American Idol, earning widespread praise for her prowess as a vocalist, songwriter, and instrumentalist. Charly has harmonized with a constellation of esteemed luminaries within the musical firmament, sharing stages and studios with Grammy laureates and cultural icons like Rhiannon Giddens, Pura Fé, and Rissi Palmer, solidifying her status as an indomitable force within the auditory realm.
“She’s a great singer and person, just top-notch,” says Pura Fé. “She can be very bluesy and soulful with no limits. I think she’s still just tapping into a very deep well. She has not yet gotten to even half of what she has in her.” -Pura Fé
“She’s awesome,” says Rhiannon Giddens, the Grammy-winning Mac-Arthur Fellow, who connected with Lowry when she opened Giddens’ 2019 performance at the North Carolina Museum of Art. “What a voice, what heart, what soul. I love her to pieces and want the rest of the world to know about her, too.” -Rhiannon Giddens