As she continues the countdown to the release of new album Shadow, renowned vocalist Lizz Wright gifts fans with another taste of what’s to come on the new project. Her latest single entitled “Your Love” offers a bright take on a subject often wrought with gloom.
Co-written with Jack DeBoe, Matthew Cusson and Chris Bruce, Lizz sings of her intention to celebrate the lives and love brought by those who have passed on, as opposed to wallowing in the pain. Legendary singer, songwriter and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello and lauded harpist Brandee Younger add their signature touches to the stunning tribute as Lizz remembers the good times.
“When I think of your sweetness / The love that brought me here / All the times that I wondered / How you put away my fear,” Wright reminisces in her dulcet tone. She presses on, wishing that the one who she lost was still here, but holding on to what they left her with. “Now that you are gone away / I need your hand in mine / All day, walk around, walk around singing / All day, walk around singing / Wake me up / I’m gonna keep on moving in the rhythm of your love,” she sings.
Drawing inspiration from her late grandmother, Wright found strength and a new perspective in their final conversation. Via Facebook she shared, “The last thing my grandmother said to me in our final conversation was, ‘I love you forever and there ain’t nothing nobody can do about that. You hear me?’” She went to on to state, “As I grow older, I see love as a calling more than a mood or random incident. Love is the way forward.”
Celebrate the imprint of love left by those who have joined the ancestors when you listen to Lizz Wright’s “Your Love.” Stream the single below and add it to your playlists from your preferred digital music platform. Pre-order Wright’s Shadow LP before its Friday, April 12th release date.
In addition to her new album, Lizz Wright has a world tour on the horizon. View the tour dates below as well then head to her website to grab tickets for upcoming shows across Europe and North America.
Lizz Wright 2024 World Tour dates:
March 5 - Paradiso - Amsterdam, Netherlands
March 7 - Tivoli Vredenburg - Utrecht, Netherlands
March 8 - Muziekcentrum Frits Philips - Eindhoven, Netherlands
March 10 - Kino SC - Zagreb, Croatia
March 11 - Columbia Theater - Berlin, Germany
March 13 - Ostrow Cultural Center - Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland
March 14 - Synagoga Pod Białym Bocianem - Wrocław, Poland
March 15 - Cadogan Hall - London, United Kingdom
April 5-7 - Brennan's Bar & The Carlyle Room - Washington, DC, United States
April 10 - City Winery Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA, United States
April 11 - Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club - Portsmouth, NH, United States
April 12 - City Winery Boston - Boston, MA, United States
April 14 - City Winery New York - New York, NY, United States
April 27 - Koerner Hall - Toronto, ON, Canada
April 28 - Space - Evanston, IL, United States
July 8 - Jazz à Vienne - Vienne, France
July 10 - Jazz Open - Stuttgart, Germany - Stuttgart, Germany
