The name Annie Lennox is synonymous with musical excellence. Her daughter, Lola Lennox Fruchtmann—known professionally as Lola Lennox—is steadily carving out her own path in the industry. Now 32, Lola honed her vocal talents at London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Music before launching her career as a recording artist. Her debut single, In the Wild, dropped in February 2020, marking her official entry into the music world.
Just two months later, on April 18, 2020, Lola and her iconic mother shared the virtual stage for One World: Together At Home, a global benefit concert organized in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They performed There Must Be An Angel, a beloved Eurythmics hit, bringing both nostalgia and hope to a worldwide audience. Their duet was so well-received that they reprised it for the 20th anniversary gala of Mothers2Mothers, an HIV support organization, on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2021. Annie, notably, serves as the charity’s patron.
Annie Lennox has long been hailed as one of the greatest voices in music. VH1 once dubbed her “the greatest white soul singer alive,” while Rolling Stone named her among the best singers of all time. Her stage presence and vocal control remain unmatched—as one viewer, Renee M, put it: “Annie still has the pipes!” Lola, though still developing her own artistic identity, delivers performances with elegance and clarity. It’s touching to witness Annie’s visible pride as she watches her daughter sing beside her.
One highlight of their duets is the seamless harmony they achieve, particularly during the close of There Must Be An Angel. Equally delightful is the chance to watch Annie behind the piano—clearly still in her element. Their musical chemistry is beautifully captured in a more recent performance of Lola’s 2021 single Wherever You Go, accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra. The emotion was palpable; as one commenter, Charles Grey, expressed: “WOW!!! The chemistry of the two voices is amazing… burst into tears, could not help myself.”
In early 2020, Annie Lennox and her husband, Dr. Mitch Besser, relocated from London to Los Angeles—a move that brought them closer to their daughters. Both Lola and her sister, model Tali Lennox, are based in LA. The timing proved fortunate; the family remained united through pandemic lockdowns and collaborated musically. Annie even took on the role of executive producer for Lola’s releases, further deepening their creative partnership.
Lola records much of her music at a studio located on her mother’s property. Alongside her partner and producer, Braeden Wright, she develops tracks with guidance from Annie, who occasionally stops by with suggestions. “We all have our roles, and it works really well,” Lola explains. “It’s inspiring to see how my mum approaches music—she has ideas coming out of her ears!” Annie’s influence has been key in evolving Lola’s songs from raw demos into fully polished works.
While developing her own voice, Lola draws inspiration from jazz and soul greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, and Dusty Springfield—though she naturally cites her mother as one of her most enduring influences.
