Shida Florence is just starting to make a name for herself, in the music industry. This solo Soul/R&B/Afro beat  singer-songwriter grew up singing in the church and school choir, later becoming the choir leader. She can play drums and Adungu, an instrument similar to the harp.  In 2011, while at University, she was cast in the musical Oliver Twist and played in sell-out performances in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.

 

Shida Florence listens to all genres of music but loves gospel; she said, “I would say African gospel music influenced me, because I spent most of my time in the church and school choir but I can’t say some artists influenced me to write music.”