Soul Woman

Michelle David was singing before she could read. Gospel, soul, funk live in her voice the way memories live in the body. Together with The True-Tones, founded from the Gospel Sessions of musicians Paul Willemsen and Onno Smit, she made seven albums that defined her sound with ever greater clarity. Gospel as the foundation. Soul, funk, Afrobeat and R&B as the branches. And now 'Soul Woman': the newest and most personal album to date, about identity, healing and growth.

"How can I ask others to reflect on their lives, but not do it myself?" This quote from Michelle says it all. The music on 'Soul Woman' sounds timeless, but the urgency is very much of the present. On stage, that urgency translates into pure live energy: a band that draws you in, lifts you up and celebrates together with you. BBC Radio 6 Music named their album 'Truth & Soul' Album of the Year. An Edison nomination followed. As did appearances at major festivals Pinkpop and North Sea Jazz. But the true home of Michelle David & The True-Tones is on a stage, where the music belongs to everyone.