Before I even pressed play – I felt into resonance. The playfulness, humanity, and relatability. Now for the music to do the rest:
“Sometimes you just need some space. To sit by yourself and rearrange”
… and as the album unfolds on my playlist it feels like the kinda album that gives you that. Because it’s no secret that sometimes we need to create the very thing we want to be part of or even experience. With something that feels like French, tastes like Country, and feels like a love-life song – the pretty elegance and chic simplistic strums glide whimsically over the lyrics.
With an album that feels like any day and every day can bring you to the grace of a Sunday – with a somewhat haunting voice that whispers into the ether and void of whisps and soft growls of a wild soul made incredibly real. The rasp in her voice, the range, and the delicate intricate cords that can be defined as stirring. lingering, with songs that go with every look, I can imagine my skin and heart will be wearing this musicality long after the final track ends.
Hailing from just south of Toronto, Ontario Canada, Tia McGraff is an internationally-renowned, award-winning americana/singer-songwriter and author. Accompanying Tia on her musical journey is her life/musical partner, Tommy Parham. The two met and married while both were living in Nashville, TN and have enjoyed an extensive career performing, songwriting and recording together for more than 12 years. They bring such an honesty and passion to their music that they have even been described as the modern day, Johnny and June!
Oh and lyrics that beckon listening in. Love that versatility and craftsmanship. No favourites here. No need for competition. Just honouring. All the way. For even if you knew nothing of the artist – you’d know this is Soul is in a class of her known. Her distinctions profound, and her choices highlight her innate wisdom. She’s made magic before. And she’s made to stand out in a very poised kinda way.
Did you know: With Seven international CD releases, various film/tv placements, and numerous nominations and awards (including Americana CD of the year first round nomination for 2016 Grammy Awards), have earned Tia and Tommy a respect in the music industry and a global fan base. The duo have a gift for ‘getting to the heart of the matter’ and writing relatable songs about life, love and this crazy world we live in.
Wanna listen?
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