Singer-Songwriter · GB · Active since 1945

Labi Siffre

Gentle, jazz-flecked folk and soul that feels like a warm conversation. Intimate acoustic melodies meet sharp, rhythmic grooves for moments of deep reflection.

Intro

Born in 1945, British singer, songwriter, and poet Labi Siffre has built a versatile career across music and literature. Recording for labels including Pye and EMI, he released ten albums between 1970 and 1998. His notable pop compositions include the hit "It Must Be Love" and the Ivor Novello-winning anti-apartheid anthem "(Something Inside) So Strong." Beyond music, Siffre has authored plays and multiple volumes of poetry, cementing his legacy as a multifaceted artist.

Our Catalog8 Albums · 1970 · 1991

Man of Reason

So Strong

Happy

Remember My Song

Remember My Song

For the Children

For the Children

Crying Laughing Loving Lying

Crying Laughing Loving Lying

The Singer and the Song

The Singer and the Song

Labi Siffre

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