When I interviewed Kandace Springs back in August 2018 in conjunction with the release of her excellent album Indigo, we discussed her musical influences, as well as her proven penchant for reimagining other artists’ songs. “I would love to do a cover of Sade’s ‘Pearls’ in the future,” she confided. “It gives me chills!”
Well, mission accomplished. Today the Nashville-bred singer-songwriter-pianist has unveiled her stunning rendition of “Pearls,” which Sade originally included on their 1992 album Love Deluxe. It serves as the lead single from her forthcoming covers album entitled The Women Who Raised Me, which comprises Springs’ reverential interpretations of songs by her musical heroes, including Ella Fitzgerald, Roberta Flack, Astrud Gilberto, Lauryn Hill, Billie Holiday, Diana Krall, Carmen McRae, Bonnie Raitt, Nina Simone, and Dusty Springfield.
"This is an album I've been wanting to make forever," Springs reveals in an official statement. "It really expresses my love for all of these singers and gratitude for what they gave me. Each taught me something different and all of those lessons combined to make me who I am now.”
The Women Who Raised Me arrives in stores March 27th courtesy of Blue Note Records and the accompanying video for “Pearls” appears below for your viewing and listening pleasure. Also be sure to catch Springs performing live during her upcoming tour.
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