SHAKURA S'AIDA - 2022 Hold On To Love

Artist: Shakura S'Aida Title: Hold On To Love Year Of Release: 2022 Label: Self Released Genre: Electric Blues, Blues Folk Total Time: 53:09 WebSite: Album Preview Tracklist: 01. Hold On To Love (4:23) 02. Takin' It To The Streets (4:31) 03. Clap Yo Hands And Moan (4:18) 04. Glad For Today (3:58) 05. You're The One (5:11) 06. (Taste Like) Honey (3:59) 07. Doodun (3:59) 08. Too Late (5:44) 09. Complicated (3:27) 10. Ain't Got Nothin' (3:20) 11. Don't Wait For Me (5:38) 12. Heart Of Gold (4:35) After a 8 year hiatus, Shakura is back in the studio; this time with co-producers Donna Grantis (Prince/3 rd Eye Girl), Keb’ Mo’ and Roger Costa (Jeff Healey). The new album features collaborations with international artists including Eric Gales and Lee Oskar. You may have spotted Brooklyn-born, Swiss-raised & Canadian-based Shakura S’Aida performing at Festivals in Dubai, Australia, Rwanda or Russia, in her 4 woman tribute to Nina Simone, ‘The Nina Project’ or in shows like Schitt’s Creek, Titans & Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker. From her beginnings as world music band Kaleefah’s lead singer, this versatile vocalist and consummate entertainer has blown audiences away with her scorching vocal style, uncanny ability to deliver powerful original songs and to get deep into the guts of the most venerable standard. Shakura’s long-simmering career initially moved into high gear in 2008 with a triumph at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, when she earned the runner-up position, competing against more than 100 bands from more than 20 different countries. In the past 11 years since, her tour schedule has taken her to almost 30 countries. Shakura S’Aida has been consistently thrilling audiences with her powerful pipes for years, most recently as a guest host on CBC Radio 2’s Weekend Morning. As a veteran of the international music scene, she’s performed both as a featured artist with musicians like Jimmy Smith, Lee Oskar (WAR), Bettye LaVette and Keb Mo’, as well as an award winning solo artist. You may have spotted Brooklyn-born, Swiss-raised & Canadian-based Shakura S’Aida performing at Festivals in Dubai, Australia, Rwanda or Russia, in her 4 woman tribute to Nina Simone, ‘The Nina Project’ or in shows like Schitt’s Creek, Titans & Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker. From her beginnings as world music band Kaleefah’s lead singer, this versatile vocalist and consummate entertainer has blown audiences away with her scorching vocal style, uncanny ability to deliver powerful original songs and to get deep into the guts of the most venerable standard. Shakura’s long-simmering career initially moved into high gear in 2008 with a triumph at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, when she earned the runner-up position, competing against more than 100 bands from more than 20 different countries. In the past 11 years since, her tour schedule has taken her to almost 30 countries. Shakura S’Aida has been consistently thrilling audiences with her powerful pipes for years, most recently as a guest host on CBC Radio 2’s Weekend Morning. As a veteran of the international music scene, she’s performed both as a featured artist with musicians like Jimmy Smith, Lee Oskar (WAR), Bettye LaVette and Keb Mo’, as well as an award winning solo artist. Whether she’s speaking Swiss-German, French or English, Shakura instantly connects with her audience — and at the same time richly demonstrates the multiculturalism that Canada prides itself on. Shakura "Spending this MYday being grateful for all the wonderful friends and family (FRamily) who rally behind, beside, in front of and sometimes even instead of me; incredible, big hearted, inspiring people who remind/show me how to HOLD ON TO LOVE. This album is for you. Thank you for sharing your love💕 MASSIVE thank you to Team Massey Hall (esp. Stephen McGrath 💕) for all of your support, guidance and inspiration🙏🏾❤️ Much gratitude & appreciation to Toronto Arts Council Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario & The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings (FACTOR) for helping Canadian artists to thrive 💪🏾 📷 Matt Barnes Photography 🖼 #MathiasMann 👗 Call And Response Clothing Hair: Cathy Clyke Azan's Hair Salon 💄 Temi Shobowale #HoldOnToLove #NewAlbum #NewRelease #Yay #ThankYou #Love #HappyMYday