Danielle Ponder & The Tomorrow People – Blow Out The Sun

 

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Danielle Ponder & The Tomorrow People – Blow Out The Sun

“Soul music is something you feel,” Danielle Ponder says. “It gives you goose bumps.” Judging from this perspective, there’s no doubt she is the new spokesperson and ambassador of Jazzy Soul. Her newest release, Blow Out The Sun (available February 16th), has got it all: a strong message, powerful vocals, sweet lyrics, and an empowering and fit like a glove rhythm section that goes by the name of The Tomorrow People.

This Rochester, NY Native has spent the past 10 years rendering the goose bumps I’ve mentioned earlier by perfecting her style and charismatic performance. And boy, when she sings, you (better!) listen. The result of her focus and dedication is a tone that is both enchanting and seductive along with a riveting, honest stage presence. It is her voice and spirit that has helped her secure gigs opening up for powerhouses such as George Clinton, Ledisi and The Roots. And while we’re already name checking, Danielle lists Nina Simone, Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor, and Lauryn Hill as influences, and her uplifting presence is right there next to Neo Soul peers or counterparts such as NDambi and Jill Scott.

Take a listen to the song here and see/hear for yourselves that Danielle Ponder belongs on Soul’s hierarchy of voices, next to these iconic ladies of music and life.

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