| 词条 | Saffron (singer) |
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| image = Saffronleather.JPG | name = Saffron | caption = Saffron performing with Republica at Guilfest 2012 | image_size = | background = solo_singer | birth_name = Samantha Marie Sprackling | alias = Saffron | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1968|6|3}} |birth_place = Lagos, Nigeria | death_date = | instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|tambourine}} | genre = {{hlist|Alternative rock|electronica}} | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|actress}} | years_active = 1990–present | label = | associated_acts = {{hlist|Republica|N-Joi}} | website = }} Samantha Marie Sprackling (born 3 June 1968, Lagos, Nigeria) more commonly known as Saffron, is a singer, songwriter, actress and the lead singer of the electronica band Republica. She also performed in London's Starlight Express for two years,[1] appeared in the music video for the Chesney Hawkes hit, "The One and Only", and as a dancer in the music video for N-Joi's single, "Mindflux". Following the break-up of Republica, she worked with The Cure, appearing on the track, "Just Say Yes". She had previously been the featured vocalist on N-Joi's 1995 single, "Anthem"; The Prodigy's cover of L7's "Fuel My Fire" (from their 1997 album, The Fat of the Land); Deepsky's "Smile" (from the 2002 album, In Silico); Jeff Beck's "Pork-U-Pine" (from the 2003 album, Jeff) and Junkie XL's songs, "Crusher", "Spirits", and "Beauty Never Fades" (from his 2003 album, A Broadcast From the Computer Hell Cabin). In 2010, Republica reformed and released a re-recording of their 1996 hit, "Ready to Go" on 7 June 2010. During early October and November 2014, Saffron and Republica toured the United Kingdom in support of The Boomtown Rats "Ratlife" tour. On 13 November 2015, Saffron performed her debut solo show at the 100 Club, London, United Kingdom. She performed with guitarist Darren Beale and fellow singer Mel Sanson. She continues to tour both with Republica and with her solo show, which incorporates many special guests. In April 2016, Saffron assembled a full solo band consisting of Tony Feedback (Angelic Upstarts, Sham 69, Urban Dogs, UK Subs) on guitar, Piers Gielgud (Meat Beat Manifesto) on bass, Brad Walkhouse on saxophone/horns and Josh Collins (Reverbed) on drums. The lineup also occasionally includes Darren Beale (Boomtown Rats) on guitar. The band debuted at Polyfest 3 playing a mix of Xray Spex classics and Republica hits. Solo singles
References1. ^{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1755094.stm|title=The facts behind the Starlight|publisher=BBC | date=11 January 2002 | accessdate=4 January 2010}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2014}}{{Authority control}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Saffron}}{{UK-singer-stub}} 10 : Living people|1968 births|English dance musicians|English female singers|English people of Chinese descent|English people of Portuguese descent|English stage actresses|Female rock singers|Musicians from Lagos|21st-century women singers |
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