Career turnaround? Alexandra Burke to take on Billie Holiday as she ditches pop music in favour of blues for new series of concerts
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She's best known for her catchy pop and R&B songs, but it seems that Alexandra Burke has hidden musical depths.
The former X Factor winner has just announced that she's to follow in the footsteps of Diana Ross and perform her version of Lady Sings The Blues at the Royal Albert Hall in June.
She will take up residency in the iconic London venue and perform the soundtrack to the 1972 film, about the life of Billie Holiday, with a full jazz band.
Taking on a legend: Alexandra Burke will take residence at The Royal Albert Hall to perform Lady Sings The Blues in June
Going in a completely different musical direction, the 24-year-old will be hoping to showcase a new style of vocal talent, opening herself up to a new audience.
'I am so excited to be performing these concerts in such an iconic venue. It is an honour to be able to sing Billie Holiday's songs and I feel a very strong emotional attachment to them,' she said.
'Music is my life and I love doing different and surprising things, so I can't wait to get on stage and sing these amazing and timeless songs,' the singer added.
New musical direction: The former X Factor winner is better known for her pop and R&B music, so will be embracing a new style
Usual look: Alexandra may be ditching her more racy on-stage outfits as she takes on the soundtrack of the 1972 film, which starred Diana Ross
Alexandra will take on the ambitious set of songs from the Oscar-nominated film, which saw Diana Ross star as jazz singer Billie Holiday, loosely based on her 1956 autobiography.
Transformation: The singer seems to be set on trying out something new, but has a tall order
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