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While many of her peers look to R&B for inspiration, soul singer Acantha Lang’s musical foundation is rooted in the blues.It all goes back to the first time she heard Koko Taylor’s legendary album i got what it needs.
“Even her lyrics are so confident and bold,” Lang explained in the latest episode. spark parade. “When I first started singing, R&B was the first choice for most singers, but it never really had an impact on me, traditional R&B. So, when I started really working on the blues—I’m from New Orleans—that’s me source of inspiration.”
The rawness evident in Taylor’s vocal performances has been a way for Long throughout her career. Taylor’s ability to transform the blues into joyous, life-affirming music is unrivaled, and her music continues to influence artists across a wide range of musical disciplines and genres – including Lang, no doubt.
Listen to Acantha Lang talk about Koko Taylor’s i got what it needs and more in this episode this spark parade.Please also take the time Like, comment and subscribe spark parade No matter where you get your podcasts, you can stay up to date on all of our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.
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