Multi-million selling singer-songwriter TANITA TIKARAM has announced the release of a new album — Closer To The People — it will be out in March 2016.
In advance, she has released a taster track Food On My Table which is reviewed here.
Speaking about the new track, Tanita says: “I’ve listened to many soul records and singers from a very young age, and it has shaped me as a songwriter. I don’t have a soul voice but I hope the song and the sound of the record shows the deep love I have for that music.”
The release of Closer To The People will be backed by an extensive run of European tour dates for Tanita (see below)
Tikaram rose to worldwide fame with debut album Ancient Heart (which spawned hits ‘Good Tradition‘ and ‘Twist In My Sobriety‘) having originally signed to a Major Label whilst still a teenager.
We had a listen to Food On My Table:
This has a sparse blues feel to it, with an echo of traditional Gospel.
The vocals are, of course, heart-felt, sincere and emotional.
The song rises like smoke from a cigar in a dusty back street joint, but her voice is soothing and kindly.
The melody is addictive and the attitude is one of passion-hearted openness.
Here is an agreeable hug of comfort to take you to a better place…
Words: @neilmach 2015 ©
Link: https://www.facebook.com/tanitatikaramofficial
03 Mar 16
Köln
Kulturkirche
Germany
04 Mar 16
CD Kaserne
Celle
Germany
05 Mar 16
Bürgergarten
Stollberg
Germany
07 Mar 16
Passionskirche
Berlin
Germany
08 Mar 16
Kubahalle
Wolfenbüttel
Germany
09 Mar 16
Schaubühne
Leipzig
Germany
11 Mar 16
Tante Ju
Dresden
Germany
12 Mar 16
Alte Oper
Erfurt
Germany
13 Mar 16
Georg-Wilhelm-Saal
Bad Eilsen
Germany
15 Mar 16
Centralstation
Darmstadt
Germany
16 Mar 16
Kaufleuten
Zürich
Switzerland
17 Mar 16
Komma
Wörgl
Austria
19 Mar 16
Forum Kloster
Gleisdorf
Austria
21 Mar 16
Capitol
Mannheim
Germany
24 Mar 16
New Morning
Paris
France
25 Mar 16
Jazz a Toute Heure
St Arnoult en Yvelines
France
01 Apr 16
Blue Note
Milan
Italy
02 Apr 16
Blue Note
Milan
Italy
05 Apr 16
De Roma
Antwerp
Belgium
07 Apr 16
Akzent Theatre
Vienna
Austria
08 Apr 16
Zentrum
Bayreauth
Germany
23 Jul 16
Månefestivalen
Fredrikstad
Norway
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