“Melissa’s vocals are sensitive, soulful and emotional and the musical arrangements totally sublime”. – Maverick Magazine. Just one of the many tributes to the music of Melissa James. Check in with Melissa in this new edition of Drop da Biscuit, where Melissa talks about her tentative start as a singer songwriter, how she developed as an artist and the innovative social justice initiatives that she champions. Whichever way you slice it, it’s been a pretty colourful journey.

Tracklist:

Sade – By Your Side

Eric Bibb – Rough Waters

Nina Simone – Four Women

Aretha Franklin – Young, Gifted and Black

Melissa James – Live Again

Shakira – Waka Waka

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Full interview with tracks at https://yeahpod.co.uk