Oct 2, 2020
Michael Trotter Jr - Tanya Trotter. The War and
Treaty
They are the most interesting couple and the music they make is a
heady mix
of blues, gospel, R&B, and country.
Their first album Healing Tide was so good, they ended up
with a Grammy
nomination.
They were scheduled to open for John Legend for most of 2020 but
you know
what happened there.
Now comes the all-important follow up. Are they a one-shot wonder
or artists
who will be making music for a looooong time.
(I'll take door number two terry!!)
I love the shortlist of influences in their music
Ray Charles
Nina Simone
Aretha
AND
Johnny Cash
Here's the deal: They bring real stories with their music .
Michael's post
war trauma, Tanya raising 3 kids, and her love for her Mother
Judith.
Hearts Town is also about the people around them and their
fans.
Listen to the life and death story behind the track 5 more
minutes.
The call and response in Lonely in my Grief.
We welcome Michael and Tanya. The War and Treaty and their
new album Hearts
Town