The Union Sessions, by Tanika Charles

The Union Sessions

by Tanika Charles

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1.	Can I Be Yours? (Live in Studio) 05:28	buy track
2.	Parkdale (Live in Studio) [feat. I.JAMES.JONES.] 04:22	buy track
3.	Think of You (Live in Studio) 04:46	buy track
4.	Silly Happy Wild (Live in Studio) 04:17	buy track
5.	Since You Been Gone (Live in Studio) 03:29 video	buy track

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Tanika Charles has earned her stripes as a performing artist. Through nearly a decade of headlining she has revealed a knack for engaging her audiences, weaving storytelling, and building dynamism into every measure of her time on stage. As such, much of her catalogue of songs have evolved from their original studio recordings in a number of creative and interesting ways. This is especially true for some of her earliest works, originally constructed over instrumental beds more reminiscent of looped hip-hop beats. The Union Sessions is a freeze frame of evolution, bringing the tour-tested versions of these songs into a studio setting.

Far from a dusting off of old material, these songs have remained staples of Tanika's live show. The writing harkens to a moment of innocence from a nascent songstress, eager for expression, but yet to carve a particular path. But with these new recordings that journey and realization is laid bare, serving a gumbo of influence and experience. Having now been played hundreds of times, these songs are the product of constant iteration, unlikely to remain as is for very long.

The assembled band for this project is a dream team of some of the best musicians Canada has to offer. Accompanying Tanika on vocals were frequent collaborators D/SHON Henderson and emerging solo artist Tafari Anthony. Jemuel "J3M" Roberts, another solo artist of note, joined on piano, EP and synths. Members of Toronto mainstay band re.verse formed the core band, with Damian Matthew on bass, Robb Cappelletto on guitar and Austin Gemboraon drums.

All songs were recorded off the floor in a single afternoon sitting at Union Sound without overdubs. Featured guest i.james.jones popped in for all of 20 minutes, laid his verse and exited like an absolute pro. Engineer Alex Gamble recorded and mixed the entire project with a particular aim towards producing evocative Dolby Atmos mixes.

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released July 26, 2023

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Tanika Charles Toronto

Twice JUNO-nominated and two-time Polaris Prize listed, Toronto's soul songstress Tanika Charles has revealed herself to be one of the best kept secrets in soul music.

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May 4

Owl Acoustic Lounge

Lethbridge, AB
Jul 26

Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival

Salmon Arm, BC

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