We've been keen follower's of Ayanna Witter-Johnson since her 2011 album 'Truthfully' came out so very happy to hear that this new single 'Pioneers' is a taster for her brand a new album coming soon!
It wasn't just me who was a fans back in the day, (it's the truth, although the album review and gig review with pianist Robert Mitchell seems to have been lost to the digital ghost of the Internet), Gilles Peterson, DJ Spoony and Jools Holland are all fans; along with her touring and recording collaborations with the likes on Nitin Sawhney, Anoushka Shanka, Peter Gabriel and more; even Andrea Bocelli!
It was actually touring with Bocelli that the MOBO-nominated singer-songwriter, cellist, composer had the the idea for 'Pioneers' which is more than appropriate as the track developed as the 2nd movement of a commission with the LSO Percussion Ensemble, 'Ocean Floor Suite' (Ed: A cool 'companion' to 'Ocean Suite'?- see review HERE).
Often compared to the likes of Esperanza Spalding an Meshell Ndegeocello, Ayanna's new album 'New Roots' will be released along with some European tour dates so recommend you stay tuned for more from this UK superstar.
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Artist: Ayanna Witter-Johnson
Title: Pioneers
Release date: 24th June, 2026
Label: Bridge The Gap
Catalog Number: TBC
Format: Digital / Bandcamp
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