Bella McKendree

Bella McKendree

Bella McKendree is a singer-songwriter from the United States. Her music is described as acoustic folksong and Americana, presented in a conventional style. Her voice is a central feature of her work: it is described as controlled, soulful, clear and richly toned across her range.

Performance and activity

She performs in London and the South East, and has played at venues including Ice Bar London, Pizza Express Music Room, The Troubadour, The Bedford, The Regal Room, The Bowery, Fahrenheit 55, Komedia and The Musician.

Musical background and influences

McKendree says that music has moved her since childhood and that she gradually developed confidence in her voice. She names Jeff Buckley as a major influence on her singing style. Her songs often draw on observations of society and aim to encourage inspiration and positive energy.

Lyrical themes

One lyric she identifies as representative of her work is: “I want to see this land and each and every man come together and be free from themselves”.