Caged Bird [LP]

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Ekep Nkwelle - Caged Bird [LP]Ekep Nkwelle has quietly become one of the most compelling new voices in jazz today, having performed at the world's most storied stages—such as Newpo rt Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall, and North Sea Jazz Festival—and collaborated with legends including Wynton Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Russell Malone, and Cyrus Chestnut. All before the age of 27 and without an album of recorded music. That all changes with Caged Bird, her debut album rooted in personal truth and universal humanity.Inspired by Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, the record details a journey from sorrow to inspiration, representing human suffering and the pursuit of a better future. Experience her story firsthand through 9 songs filled with the poise of a seasoned artist and the urgency of someone with something profound to say.Track Listing:A1. His Eye Is On The SparrowA2. Caged BirdA3. Night SongA4. Amazon FarewellA5. Good Morning, HeartacheB1. Early One Mornin'B2. The Sad OnesB3. The Creator Has A Master PlanB4. See See Rider Show more