TBKS E80: The Sio Episode

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On this week’s episode we’re diving into the latest album by singer, songwriter and spoken word artist, Sio. The name of the album is called: Torn Tapestries and it is a body of work so intricately layered and nuanced, from lyrics to production and everything in between. Some may know Sio from noticeable collaborations with artists such as Julian Gomez, Dwson, Nadia Nakai and so many more. But this time around it’s all about her and this beautiful body of work that offers more than just music.
1 Sep 2022 English South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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