Andrea Black - Biography

Born in Sherwood, Nottingham to Vera and Johnnie Black, who sold Nottingham Lace in the Victoria Centre Market. Andrea could sing before she could talk, and followed her heart on her creative journey.

A love of music and her passion for the theatre, painting, drawing and writing compelled her to embrace all aspects of creativity with a passion. With 7 albums to her credit, her own fan base grew out of Japan, where her first album was released on the JVC/Victor label, after talent scout ‘Z’Zaitsu heard demos at the office for heavy metal label GWR (Home of Motorhead  & Hawkwind)

Since then, her music has taken her across the globe from Europe to the USA, where her mentor and friend, the late John Lee Hooker gave encouragement and support for her musical gifts.

Andrea's distinct guitar style was born at the age of eleven, when Lily from Chile, the au pair girl taught her South American songs. At the age of thirteen, her Uncle bought her Flamenco lessons with John Carson, in Nottingham for her Birthday. She began to teach herself piano. Her Mother, Vera, could play a little and sometimes at night they would improvise.

Andrea’s sound is distinct and original, spinning poetic, well crafted lyrics around sophisticated melodies. Her songs have a jazzy flavour, are most definitely here and now, gently challenging the listener to stop for a moment and be inspired.
The depth of this Artists creativity extends beyond music into the Acting world.
At one time she had two careers, side by side, until she was offered her first record deal.

She obtained a scholarship to GSA now part of Surrey University. She was privileged to have acted with some of the UK’s finest actors including: Tilda Swinton in Romeo and Juliet, Brenda Fricker, Barbara Jefford, in the UK premier of Chance Visitor, the late Mark McManus (Taggart). Often working for Central TV, Andrea clocked up a series of credits including: Shine on Harvey Moon,& Unnatural causes, with Prunella Scales, and was the actual founder of the Tabard Theatre in Chiswick. Recently Andrea’s career ventured happily back in to the Acting where she was cast as the lead in a feature movie, starring Christopher Fosse. This project is currently on hold.
Andrea’s also been writing stories for children and working on two new albums. One solo: Just Andrea Black and another exciting project where sparks just keep flying with Robert Logan.