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You're in for a get-them-while-they-are-hot experience with Martha High's Funky Divas. A longtime James Brown vocalist with over 40 years of stage presence, Martha High is known for a distinctive high-soprano falsetto and a powerful, expressive performance style. From her early days with the Jewels to contributing to James Brown projects like The Big Payback and the Original Funky Divas era, she has built a rich catalog of soul, funk, and R&B. This page covers her biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information so you can secure your seats with ease.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to her sound, Martha High's live shows are a celebration of grooves, tight brass, and vocal command that keeps audiences engaged from first note to encore. We’ve got you covered with reliable information and easy ticket access for venues across the country.

The live experience

What reaches the room

For ongoing updates, follow Martha High on her official channels and stay tuned for new releases and tour announcements. If you’re looking for a trusted source to secure tickets, we’ve got you—no fuss, just good seats to a memorable show.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Upcoming tour information is subject to change; check venue pages for the latest dates and availability.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Martha High's Funky Divas

  • Biography: Longtime James Brown vocalist (40+ years) and former Jewels member; contributed to James Brown projects including Summertime and the Original Funky Divas era. Has released numerous solo and collaborative albums since the 1970s.
  • Genre and style: Soul, funk, and R&B with a distinctive high-soprano falsetto, often described in performance coverage as powerful and expressive.
  • Complete discography (albums, most recent first): 2021 Got My Senses Back (Only One Records); 2020 Nothing's Going Wrong (Martha High & The Italian Royal Family); 2017 Tribute To My Soul Sisters (Rekord Kicks); 2016 Singing For The Good Times (Blind Faith Records); 2012 Soul Overdue (Speedometer project, Freestyle); 2009 It's High Time (Diaspora Connections); 2008 W.O.M.A.N. (Shaolin Temple Defenders, Soulbeats); 2003 Live at Quai Du Blues (Austerlitz Music); 1979 High (Salsoul).
  • Top/notable singles (most recent first, chart data often not published): 2017 We Are One (with DJ Toner); 2012 The Shakedown (Say Yeah) / Dragging Me Down (Speedometer feat. Martha High); 2012 I'd Rather Go Blind / No More Heartaches (Martha High & Speedometer); 2007 The Big Payback (Diaspora Connections); 1979 He's My Ding Dong Man; 1972 Georgy Girl.
  • Major achievements: Sang with James Brown on classics like The Big Payback; featured on James Brown's Original Funky Divas material; released a series of albums spanning from 1979 to 2021, including collaborations with Shaolin Temple Defenders, Speedometer, Osake Monaurail-related projects, and more.
  • 2025 tour activity: Confirmed U.S. dates in 2025 including Santa Cruz (Kuumbwa Jazz, Feb 24), Oakland (Yoshi’s, Feb 27–28), Nashville (Chief’s on Broadway, Oct 26), Baltimore (Keystone Korner, Oct 31; cited as canceled on some listings), and Atlanta (City Winery, Oct 27—listed by several event aggregators).

The records

Martha High's Funky Divas Discography

  • Got My Senses Back
    2021 · Only One Records
  • Nothing's Going Wrong
    2020 · The Italian Royal Family / Independent release
  • Tribute To My Soul Sisters
    2017 · Rekord Kicks RKX 067
  • Singing For The Good Times
    2016 · Blind Faith Records BF01002
  • Soul Overdue
    2012 · Freestyle (FSR)
  • It's High Time
    2009 · Diaspora Connections
  • W.O.M.A.N. – Martha High With Shaolin Temple Defenders
    2008 · Soulbeats
  • Live at Quai Du Blues
    2003 · Austerlitz Music 5978012
  • High
    1979 · Salsoul 8526

The hits

Top Martha High's Funky Divas Songs

  • Georgy Girl
    1972
  • Take Me Higher And Groove Me / Summertime (Martha And James)
    1977
  • Spank Georgia Disco (Part 1 & 2)
    1978
  • He's My Ding Dong Man / Wallflower
    1979
  • Showdown / He's My Ding Dong Man
    1979
  • He's My Ding Dong Man (12" Mix)
    1979
  • Showdown (12" Version)
    1979
  • The Big Payback
    2007
  • The Shakedown (Say Yeah) / Dragging Me Down (Speedometer featuring Martha High)
    2012
  • I'd Rather Go Blind / No More Heartaches (Martha High & Speedometer)
    2012
  • We Are One (with DJ Toner)
    2017

For ongoing updates, follow Martha High on her official channels and stay tuned for new releases and tour announcements. If you’re looking for a trusted source to secure tickets, we’ve got you—no fuss, just good seats to a memorable show.

Upcoming tour information is subject to change; check venue pages for the latest dates and availability.

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