For many years Ruby Turner has been regarded as having one of the greatest voices the UK has ever produced.

And the great news for fans is, she has a date at The Artrix in Bromsgrove.

A spokesman said: "Ruby can breathe life and meaning into a song whether it is a passionate soaring ballad or a soulful up-tempo groove. Her career to date has been sensational with major tours, film, TV and theatre appearances."

Born in Jamaica, Ruby moved to England when she was nine and her major break came when she was taken under the wings of British blues legend, the late Alexis Korner.

Her first album, "Women Hold Up Half The Sky" was released to critical acclaim in 1986. This period spawned the hits 'If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)” and 'I'd Rather Go Blind' and, in the American R'n'B chart, the number 1 hit single 'It's Gonna Be Alright' .

The spokesman added: "This is one of less than ten British records to achieve this! Later she released the hit album 'The Motown Songbook' on which she performed with some of the great stars of that era."

The date for the diary is Saturday, February 1, at 8pm.

Tickets: 01527 577330.