Author: Michael Brasier

Original is, from the start, a fantastic album. When the vocals of Janiva Magness first swim from the speakers, there is an essence that emanates with her words, a very hypnotizing and artful style that lands her as a songstress of soul and a goddess of gospel. This album is lifeblood that the music industry needs. Her first song, “Let me Breathe”, is a bare, soulful and sweet introduction to the album. The guitar behind the song has a profound backing, and just enough to fill in those moments between her great lyrics. She relies on the power and feeling…

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