ANA POPOVIC Dance To The Rhythm & SPECIAL GUESTS - Tour 2026

Los Angeles-based guitarist and singer Ana Popovic, acclaimed by critics, will release her highly anticipated album "Dance To The Rhythm" (Electric Heel Records) on September 26, 2025. Produced by Popovic and Buthel, the album presents a groundbreaking fusion of groove, blues, funk, and soul.

Building on the success of her previous work, "Dance To The Rhythm" pushes boundaries and seamlessly blends driving dance grooves ("Dance To The Rhythm" / "Sho Nuff") with raw blues guitar and powerful lyrics. From the soulful "Soul'ution" through the funky "Hottest Ticket In Town" to the bluesy "Dwell On The Feeling" and "California Chase", the album weaves a rich tapestry of musical styles that reflects Popovic's masterful versatility. The track "Sisters and Brothers" recalls a Steely Dan arrangement, while "Hurt So Good" brings a contemporary mainstream flair. The ultimate jam arrives as a clever reinterpretation of Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover".

Ana says: "One of my greatest strengths on stage is my ability to get people dancing. Music should take you to a place where you can let go, feel the groove, and move. You want music that grabs you, that has a pull you can't resist. - Everything else revolves around that. Blues guitar has never really been part of dance music, and in that sense it's revolutionary. The guitar plays a central role in these tracks and breaks through the boundaries created by time, culture, and musical traditions. With this album, I'm shifting those boundaries." For Ana, blues guitar is the foundation for everything in her music. Yet she masterfully blends different genres and moves effortlessly from blues to dance, jam band, funk, pop, and even gospel - all of it part of her constantly evolving sound.