Tawiah - Starts Again [CD]

Despite this being her debut album, Tawiah is somewhat of a trailblazer in the world of alt-soul. Long-established in the UK music scene for her self releases as well as high-profile collaborations with Cinematic Orchestra, Blood Orange, Mark Ronson, Cee-Lo, she additionally championed by the likes of Gilles Peterson and The Guardian. 'Starts Again' is an exploration of her identity as a queer woman of colour, raised in a pentecostal family, and a determination to express her musicianship in all it's raw glory, free of the constraints of major label wrangles from before. A triumphant 10-piece opus, the music seamlessly blends avant-garde sensibilities with low-slung beats and layered harmonies.