Born in Melbourne to an opera singing German mother and a reggae-loving Jamaican father and now based in London, UK, this singer and songwriter is influenced by an eclectic fusion of varied cultures. Raised on diverse musical styles, she first got enamoured by musical theatre star Bernadette Peters. Since she’s honed a blend of soul and reggae and played the Wilderness Festival in 2023. Inspired by Angie Stone, Eva Cassidy and Olivia Dean, she ironically debuted with “Goodbye” in 2021.
Written as an anthem for the heartbroken, her new single reminds us not just to wait for promises to be kept, when we really already know they won’t. Staying true to her musical amalgamation, the song starts with a soft acoustic piano, invoking an Adele-like sense, before it develops into a more upbeat pop soundscape. With a lively percussion and multi-layered harmonies taking the listeners on a sonic expedition, it’s her enchanting voice that adds that special kind of sensory sparkle.
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From his album “Christopher Cross” (1979):
Filled with invigorating, jazz-influenced rhythm and horns, this is the new single by Canadian songbird Alessia Cara: