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Dark and Lovely by Nnenna Freelon
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Album Title: Beneath the Skin
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2025
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About the Album
Nnenna Freelon’s voice is a reflection of life, filled with personal stories, deep emotion, and quiet wisdom. Since her 1992 debut on Columbia, the seven-time Grammy® nominee has used her unique perspective to tell familiar stories - from reimagining Billie Holiday to paying tribute to Stevie Wonder. On Beneath the Skin, she goes the extra step, reaching in to create heart-spoken songs, born from curiosity to more closely visit stories inhabiting her own life. With co-arranger and pianist, Alan Pasqua, Nnenna’s created her most personal musical statement to date. Freelon’s vocal artistry, rooted in tradition but always forward-thinking, has captivated audiences around the world, and Beneath the Skin is sure to do the same. “What Freelon is building is not just a castle of love, but an expanded repertoire for jazz singers…” - The Washington Post
Tracks
Journey of the Heart; Dark and Lovely; Black Iris; Changed; Widow Song; Here's Your Hat; Beneath the Skin; Oh! Susanna; These Stories We Hold; Last Dream Home.
Personnel
Additional Personnel
Evan Roberson: trombone; Shana Tucker: cello.
Date featured
March 17, 2025
This song appears by permission of the contributing artist and/or record company. It is for personal use only; no other rights are granted or implied.
