Jamila Woods Lines Up Heavn 10th Anniversary Tour
The Chicago singer is taking her 2016 album on the road this November
Jamila Woods is commemorating the 10th anniversary of her debut album, Heavn, with a short tour across the United States. The journey commences in Los Angeles on November 16 and makes its way to cities such as Portland and New York City before wrapping up with a hometown performance in Chicago on December 6. Woods reflected on Instagram, sharing that "Ten years ago today the OG SoundCloud version of HEAVN was born.
My first child! The one who showed me a new version of myself / a portal to who I could be." She recalled a journal entry from 2015, written a year prior to the album's release, expressing her initial apprehension about navigating music-making as a solo artist. This apprehension, however, turned out to be a blessing in disguise, allowing her to forge deeper connections with fans and her city.
Heavn, Woods' critically acclaimed debut, explored themes of police violence, Black femmehood, and self-love through gentle R&B melodies. The release earned a spot in Pitchfork's 50 Best Albums of 2016. The tour schedule includes dates at venues such as the Lodge Room in Los Angeles, August Hall in San Francisco, Wonder Ballroom in Portland, The Crocodile in Seattle, Music Hall of Williamsburg in New York City, and Thalia Hall in Chicago.
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