Dawn Joseph performing with MF Robots on Stage 2, to opening up the music for Day 1, of the OnBlackheath Music Festival 2019
Jan Kincaid, the former drummer, songwriter, producer, and founder of the Brand New Heavies met Dawn Joseph, the vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, when she started singing for the Heavies in 2013. The pair instantly clicked, and within their first week of working together, they were writing songs. By the end of their first month, they already had far too many for the Heavies to realistically put out. They kept writing together though and after issuing the album, Sweet Freaks, with the Heavies, they left. Now they’ve formed their own band, MF Robots – their name, a subtle dig at how generic today’s music climate has become – based around Joseph’s effusive vocals, mindful of soul’s golden age but no revival, and Kincaid’s killer rhythms. Touchstones for Joseph are Anita Baker, Gladys Knight and Whitney; their classicism viewed here through a modern lens. Dawn Joseph has been a backing vocalist for soul, pop and r'n'b greats such as Michael McDonald, Cee Lo Green, Kylie, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart, Rick Astley and Michael Buble. In 2009 Dawn replaced Marcella Detroit in Shakepears Sister, shortly before joining Spandau Ballet for their comeback Reformation World Tour. In 2012 she successfully fronted The Brand New Heavies, then in 2016 along with founder member Jan Kincaid, formed new band MF Robots. Dawn is no stranger to the stage. Being a background singer to the biggest stars in the world for over 10 years, it’s time for her to step out front. Dawn Joseph is bringing Funk, disco and pure soul to every venue she is playing.
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Location: Blackheath, Lewisham, London, UK
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