FEATURE: Spotlight: Maeta — Music Musings & Such

FEATURE:

Spotlight

Maeta

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older interviews before I bring things more up to date promotion-wise. Following the phenomenal 2021 mini-album/E.P. Habits, Maeta (Maeta Hall) produced what I think is one of this year’s best albums: the stunning and unforgettable listening experience that is When I Hear Your Name. In a year – like the past six, seven or eight – that has been dominated by women, there are those mainstream and near-mainstream artists delivering sensational work! There is a plethora of newer female artists that are on the radar or just under it that are mesmeric icons of the future. I think that the staggering Maeta is one to watch. Before getting to interviews and a review of her wonderful new album, here is some biography concerning an American wonder:

“Maeta's dreamily seductive take on contemporary R&B incorporates touches of loungey jazz and pop. She first introduced her satiny voice and style on a series of short-form releases culminating with the Kaytranada-produced "Teen Scene" featuring Buddy in 2020. It was included on her Roc Nation debut, the Habits EP, in 2021. Ty Dolla $ign and Lucky Daye were among the guests on her first full-length, 2023's highly collaborative When I Hear Your Name.

Hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, Maeta Hall posted songs on social media and music-sharing sites as a teenager before moving to Los Angeles in 2019 while in her late teens. Late that year, she released her debut EP, Do Not Disturb, on her own label, Maeta's World Music. The opening track, "Babygirl," made waves, and she next teamed up with Ambré for the collaborative single "Color Blind." Produced by Kaytranada, "Teen Scene" featuring Buddy appeared a few months later in September 2020 and soon garnered millions of streams across platforms. After a featured spot on the James Fauntleroy track "Mistletoe," she followed it with "Toxic" featuring BEAM in March 2021. That recording was executive-produced by Skrillex. Signing with Roc Nation, Maeta returned a month later with the seven-track EP Habits, which contained "Teen Scene" and "Toxic." A set of Habits remixes followed that August, and before the end of the year, Maeta was featured on Tone Stith's single "Something in the Water."

After a relatively slow 2022 that included some festival appearances and the stand-alone single "Frank for You," Maeta came back with even more star power in January 2023, appearing alongside Thundercat on the Vic Mensa track "STRAWBERRY LOUIS VUITTON," following it two months later with her own "S(EX)." The S(EX) EP offered several different mixes, including sped up, slowed down, and instrumental versions. The original edit was among the 13 tracks that comprised her debut album, June 2023's When I Hear Your Name (Roc Nation). In addition to some familiar names from years prior, it included performances by Ty Dolla $ign, Lucky Daye, Free Nationals, and others, and songs or additional writing from the likes of SZA, Demi Lovato, Kehlani, and The-Dream”.

Let’s go back to 2020. This was pre-Habits. I have discovered Maeta’s music in the past year or two, so I have gone back and got a sense of where this stunning young artist got her inspiration; how her music has evolved through the years, and what her ambitions are. Around the time of the Do Not Disturb E.P. (which came out in November 2019), The Young Folks who capitalise her name (though I have seen it mostly written as ‘Maeta’), wanted to know more about this hungry and talented rising artist:

“Stop what you’re doing and watch the art that is #MaetaMondays. Honestly, Mondays have been our favorite as of late since R&B artist Maeta started dropping a series of videos based on songs from her debut EP Do Not Disturb. Each video takes you on Maeta’s journey from heartbreak to overcoming the feeling from beginning to end.

#MaetaMondays is not a new concept either. Rooted from her days on SoundCloud, Maeta continues to hold her tradition strong even after captivating the hearts and ears of her growing fanbase week after week. Consider us included in that fanbase. We had a chance to chat with Maeta to talk all about her start in music to even share a few words on her very latest single “Boyfriend.”

The Young Folks: First off, how are you doing in this climate? What are you doing in the meantime through all of this?

Maeta: Hi! I’m honestly doing pretty well, I’ve been spending a lot of time working on new music, watching movies, taking baths, and anything to waste some time. I started playing sims which is kind of becoming an addiction, so hopefully this ends before it gets bad.

TYF: For those of our readers who are just getting to know you, can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got your start in music?

Maeta: I am from Indianapolis, 20 years old, moved to LA when I was 18 and have been working on music since. I’ve been singing since I was 5 and always knew this is what I wanted to do. I have one EP out called Do Not Disturb, and am currently working on a new project!!

TYF: What was the very first song you made? Do you remember what that was like to release it out on the internet for literally anyone to hear?

Maeta: The first song I ever made was called “Headlights.” I put it out when I was 16 and ended up hating it a year later, so I got it taken off the internet.

TYF: How would you describe your debut EP Do Not Disturb? (LOVE IT, by the way!)

Maeta: Thank you!!! I started Do Not Disturb when I was 18 and first moved to LA. I was in a darkish place at the time, I had left home and moved here alone and didn’t really have anybody. I think that rubbed off into the EP for sure. The songs are kinda moody, and about different aspects of love. They all helped me get through the loneliness. I will always cherish it!

TYF: Can you tell us a bit about what the process was like for you when putting it together?

Maeta: It took about 11 months to make, I spent that time working with all different writers and producers, and figuring out what I wanted it to be. I met amazing people and lifelong friends during the process, it was so much fun”.

I am going to move things onto the majestic Habits of 2021. Another confident step from a growing and blossoming artist, I think that this was a point where a lot more attention was coming her way – and you can really see why! I have listened to the E.P., and what strikes me is how eclectic yet personal and individual it is. I think my favourite song on the E.P. is Sending My Love. Whether you categorise a seven-track release as an E.P. or mini-album (technically, I think it falls short of being an album), it is undeniably a hugely impressive work. Maeta was on the radar of FLAUNT. They were curious to dig deeper with an artist making her imprints on the industry:

“Maeta is your new favorite Alternative R&B singer, and she’s here to bless the masses with her inner and outer beauty. Hailing from Indianapolis, but now residing in sunny Los Angeles, the singer-songwriter creates heartfelt ballads inspired by real-life experiences, touching on everything from the toxicity in relationships to everyday struggles we all face as we navigate this thing called life.

There are two versions of Maeta: one inspired by Indianapolis and the other inspired by Los Angeles. The former is loud, seeks attention, loves to sing, always has her shoes off, and is wild at heart—while the other version is moody and trying to figure out her life. She speaks on the latter, “I overanalyze things, I fantasize all day. I love food and wine in life. There’s a kid version and grown version.”

Now, the latest Roc Nation signee returns with her newest EP titled Habits, showcasing a more comfortable, confident Maeta than fans have ever seen before. The body of work chronicles the trials and tribulations of adulthood, spearheaded by lead single “Teen Scene” featuring Buddy and produced by Kaytranada. The second single “Toxic” features Beam and is produced by Skrillex.

Flaunt caught up with Maeta via Zoom to discuss her roots in Indiana, biggest influences, moving to Los Angeles, what inspired “Toxic”, working with Kaytranada and Skrillex, her new EP Habits, studio essentials, goals, singing the National Anthem back home, and more!

You’re from Indianapolis, what was the household like growing up?

My household was always wild. My house was the house that everyone was always at. My mom didn’t care, I’d invite people over without telling her. There’s always people at my house. Always had music playing, it was loud. We always had the doors and windows open, we’re running in and out all day. When I was a kid, my dad always had camcorders recording us. We’re always in the spotlight. Indiana was fun, I loved growing up there. I had a very free childhood.

Who were your biggest influences?

Beyoncé of course, Rihanna of course. My parents listened to a lot of John Mayer and The Eagles. I got into R&B because all my friends listened to it in middle school and high school, so it became my thing.

At what point did you realize this music thing was forreal?

My dream of being a singer started at 6 or 7. I didn’t realize I could do it for a living until I was 12 or 13 when I got my first manager and then it became more about business and more serious. I was flying to Atlanta all of the time because that’s where he lived. I’d go there for meetings and record and started making it a serious career.

What have you learned since then?

One thing I’m proud of myself for is never giving up. It can look like there’s no hope, but things always turn around. Never giving up is one thing, staying consistent, which I struggle with. Also trusting myself, that’s been a thing I’ve been working on for a while and I still am. Sometimes, there’s so many people around me. I could get really lonely and tell strangers what I’m going through, and everyone has an opinion. But I’ve learned to keep my mouth shut and trust myself, trust my team. I’m still working on that.

How did you get your name?

Maeta’s my real name. I’m named after my great great grandma from Germany.

You moved to LA two years ago, how is it coming from Indianapolis?

I love It. When I left Indianapolis it was like, “Ooooo LA.” It was this big thing. Now, it feels normal. When I first moved, it was a wake up call. This isn’t what you think it’s going to be, you have to pay rent. I had no friends here. It was really hard at first because I had nobody, I was so so lonely. I was in this toxic relationship. It was really hard but two years later, I finally have friends. I have a lot of my team here, it’s starting to feel like home. I still think I’m not completely my full self here. When I go to Indiana, that’s when I let go and everything’s natural. L.A. is where everything I’m meant to be doing is happening now.

PHOTO CREDIT: Sam Leviton

What do you like about LA?

First of all music, there are barely any studios in Indiana. I love making music, that all happens here. My whole team is here. I like the chaos, I live downtown. It’s loud, there’s people everywhere. I like that it’s hot, I can go to my rooftop now and tan. That’s what I’ve been doing the past few days. The food’s good. I was in New York for a few weeks, the food’s a lot better there.

What did you like in New York?

Pasta. I got so much pasta, I gained 10 pounds at least. I don’t care, I was eating a lot of pasta and drinking wine. I love taking myself out to dinner. Sometimes in LA it can feel weird, especially when I run into people. In New York I didn’t know many people so I’d take myself on dates every night. I loved it, it was so fun. I spent way too much money.

What inspired your new EP, Habits?

Habits is about a toxic relationship I was in. It’s a bad habit I have going back to this person that I swear I’m done with. They text me, I immediately started getting ready for any plans. It’s that thing that’s really hard to get over. I’ve been dealing with it for the past two years, that’s what this project is about. It’s about every aspect of the relationship. There’s songs about how much I love this person. There’s songs where I’m mad, I’m so pissed and so over it. There’s song about sex, it’s all aspects”.

Chronologically, I want to work my way to When I Hear Your Name. There is one more interview that I want to come to. There is an interview about the album that incorrectly calls it an ‘E.P.’. At thirteen-tracks, it is 100% an album – and, as E.P. is normally up to about five or six tracks, I am not sure what they were thinking! Anyway, Schön! spoke to the then-twenty-one-year-old Maeta about the awesome Habits. Undoubtedly a brilliant, confident and incredibly rich work, you just know from reading the interview that she has her sights set on taking her music right across the world:

“The past decade has seen an electrifying resurgence in alt-R&B. The latest rising starlet on the scene is 21-year-old Indianapolis native Maeta. Recently signed to Roc Nation, she’s crafted a signature sound of crystalline vocals and sultry production. On 30 April the world will get to hear her latest offering Habits. The EP reflects on a toxic relationship and was written while Maeta was in the midst of one. Her lyricism is open, relatable and reminiscent of alt-R&B contemporaries like PARTYNEXTDOOR and Jhené Aiko. Beyond the personal perspective, Maeta’s EP radiates an undeniable tone of hopefulness over pain.

The project’s opening track Teen Scene featuring rapper Buddy and produced by Grammy-winning Kaytranada feels like a balmy summer afternoon. Maeta’s voice is saccharine and silky capturing the warm heartiness that makes R&B female voices so memorable. Her latest single TOXIC is a minimal acoustic number that shows off the crystal notes in Maeta’s vocals. If you’re craving a new addition to your in my feels playlist, Maeta’s EP Habits is worth exploring.

Congratulations on your record deal with Roc Nation. How did you first get your foot into music?

Thank you! Music has always been a huge part of my life. I’ve been singing since I was little as most singers say. My family had music playing at home all day long. I sang in my church choir [and] took piano lessons since I was five.

Where did you grow up and how do you think it influenced the type of music you make?

I grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. A lot of my friends listened to R&B and I was always around it. I think that definitely affected what I listen to and what I always gravitate towards.

You now live in LA. As a young artist what are some of the perks and downfalls of the city?

Yes, I’ve been living there since I was 19 – about two years. As an artist it’s amazing because music is everywhere and most of my team is there. But of course it’s expensive, hard to make friends, especially outside of music. Not having my drivers license, Ubers get expensive! Especially since everything is so spread out.

Do you think creating during a pandemic has helped or hindered your creativity?

I think it hindered [my creativity] to be honest. I feel most inspired when I’m around people so having to isolate was really hard. But I think it stripped me from distractions forcing me to be alone with myself. I found inspiration from that.

Let’s talk about your new EP. What themes do you explore?

My EP Habits is about toxicity and everything that comes with a toxic relationship. I was finding my way through one during the making of this project so it was like therapy for me during that time. I sing about love, anger, sex, and every aspect of it.

How do you feel social media has impacted the way young people navigate relationships?

I think it’s made people become a little lazy in relationships. I feel like all you gotta do is like an old picture to send a sign which can honestly be a plus to people like me who don’t feel like doing all that!

PHOTO CREDIT: Jackie Dimailig

Where do you usually find inspiration for your songs?

Usually from my own experiences. I fall in love so easily and that can often get the best of me which always ends up falling into a song. Everything I sing about on my project I went through.

Is there a song on the EP that feels the most sentimental to you?

The one that feels most sentimental to me is a song called Gift. It’s a song about how much I love the person I’m singing about. I poured my heart into the song while recording it and I feel it every time I listen!

You’ve already collaborated with some amazing talent like Kaytranada and Skrillex. Can you share a few of your dream collabs?

My two dreams are SZA and John Mayer. I love SZA so much now and I grew up listening to John Mayer. If I ever worked with him it would make my family so proud! My dad used to play him in the car every day so he is a big part of my childhood.

Lastly, what do you hope to get out of the rest of 2021?

I hope to just live in the moment! One thing I’m working on is letting go and letting life take me where it does without feeling like I need to control every detail. I think it’s more enjoyable that way!”.

Let’s come to the first of two interviews (I found one more that is useful!) around the breathtaking When I Hear Your Name. Rated R&B, who refer to it is an E.P. as opposed an album (grrrr!), were none the less excited to spotlight one of music’s most truly interesting and inspiring prospects. I would urge anyone not currently following Maeta on social media to give her a follow and check out her latest happenings:

“The rising singer is in Washington, D.C., having lunch outside at a restaurant near her hotel. She’s reflecting on her current love story, the driving force behind the music she’s been creating over the last couple of years.

Her new EP, Where I Hear Your Name, out now on Roc Nation Records, continues the trajectory set on Habits. “The project’s about the same person,” Maeta reveals before noting how things have changed since Habits. “We had a couple years of just getting a lot closer.”

The cover art for When I Hear Your Name shows Maeta, wearing a white knit skirt and top, as she lays languidly on a U.S. Virgin Islands beach during sunset. In the backdrop, a blood moon emerges, possibly symbolizing a profound immersion into Maeta’s emotions that takes place throughout the project.

Maeta chose to shoot the cover in the U.S. Virgin Islands to represent a cherished trip she went on with a love interest that brought a sense of calm to their storm. “We went on this trip to an island and it made us really close. We got to be away from the world, be with each other and be in love,” Maeta reflects.

When I Hear Your Name takes on a noticeably more sensual tone compared to Maeta’s previous works, Habits and her independently released project, Do Not Disturb. Captivating songs like the opener, “Sexual Love,” featuring James Fauntleroy, and the soulful “Though The Night,” featuring Free Nationals (co-written by Lucky Daye), capture intimacy in the bedroom.

“ASMR,” penned by BEAM, is lyrically more explicit than the other two as Maeta finds herself in a heightened state of pleasure with her partner exploring the depths of her treasure trove. “That foreplay got me out my mind,” Maeta sings over a pulsating beat.

There’s enough steam on When I Hear Your Name to loosen up the impurities of Maeta’s complex relationship — and there are certainly songs that echo this sentiment.

On the Ambré-assisted “Control Freak,” Maeta finds herself falling for someone who is showing signs of insecurities: “He can’t see me with nobody better than he / Got a problem with me taking authority.”

Then, there’s “Clarity” featuring Daye, where Maeta sings about receiving mixed signals in her situationship. After calling off their relationship, they move on to “Kissing New People” featuring Ty Dolla $ign.

Despite the excitement surrounding this fresh start, she still feels some type of way about her ex. “I hope you don’t see you around / Can’t let you see how much I miss you,” she sings in “See You Around,” written by The-Dream.

When I Hear Your Name includes additional writing and production support from Ant Clemons, Camper, Demi Lovato, DIXSON, Elijah Blake, Fallon King, KAYTRANADA, Kehlani and more.

In Rated R&B’s interview with Maeta, the rising singer recalls her musical upbringing, guides us through the complexities of When I Hear Your Name and teases future projects.

PHOTO CREDIT: Roc Nation Records

What was your soundtrack growing up?

I’m from Indiana, so it’s like folky, country-ish music. I didn’t listen to a lot of country music, but my family played a lot of soft rock like The Eagles and John Mayer, who I still love to this day. My dad would play random stuff. We would go on a lot of road trips and he’d always pick an album and play it. I remember him playing Corinne Bailey Rae. I got into R&B in middle school and I was like “I love it.” My friends played all R&B like Jazmine Sullivan and Keyshia Cole. I was obsessed with Dondria [and] Alicia Keys. I always knew I wanted to sing since I was a kid and have been working towards that since then.

Now, here you are a singer signed to Roc Nation Records. You dropped your official debut EP, Habits, in 2021 and you’re back with When I Hear Your Name. How would you describe the journey between both projects?

Honestly, the project’s about the same person, but I’ve reached a new level with somebody. Habits was about toxic love. You like somebody, but you guys are messing with other people, and it’s messy. We had a couple of years of just getting a lot closer. We went on this trip to an island, and it made us really close. We got to be away from the world, be with each other and be in love. Our relationship is very complicated but on this trip, nothing mattered. So, I took a lot of inspiration from that trip. [When I Hear Your Name] is about complicated and deeper love. Musically, it’s a lot more advanced. I worked with huge people for this project and pushed myself in ways that I haven’t.

As you mentioned, you worked with a lot of big names on this project, from James Fauntleroy and The-Dream to SZA and Lucky Daye. Was there anything you kept in mind or communicated to the various collaborators to make this project flow cohesively?

Honestly, there was no plan for this project. We knew we wanted to make it more musical. I wanted to sing more. Some of these songs I had before I put out my first project like [“Anybody”] with SZA. I’ve had that for four years. When I got signed, that was one of the first songs I cut. It just never made sense to add it. The-Dream song that I have [“See You Around”] is two years old. I got that before Habits came out. There’s a lot of songs that we had that I knew I wanted to be out one day. It just didn’t make sense. Now it feels right. Once we decided we were working on the project, it kind of molded itself”.

I am going to finish up soon. After great singles like S(E)X were dropped earlier in the year, there was this building tension and curiosity as to what the album would offer up. In June, VIBE spent some time in Maeta’s company and asked about this highly-anticipated and personal album. I think the more you listen to When I Hear Your Name, the more that you get out of it. Even though they too put in their headline that When I Hear Your Name is an E.P., they correct themselves and mention it as an album (seriously, what is wrong with people?!). It may seem nitpicking, but it does need to be clarified that what we got this year was a full-length outing from Maeta:

“The 23-year-old may not be lowkey about her habitual desire to love and be loved, but she’s learning balance and not to aimlessly neglect herself for someone else. Her new EP, When I Hear Your Name, is the next chapter in a four-year romantic saga that loosely began with 2019’s Do Not Disturb.

Maeta and her beau met in the process of her moving to Los Angeles from Indianapolis; she had just signed to Roc Nation. By the time she released her major label debut Habits in 2021, Maeta confessed to being “deep” in the situationship. “This was a bad habit, going back to this person, and it was kind of fun, exciting, toxic as hell,” she explained. “But I would say now, it’s just gotten a lot deeper. This is love. I don’t think Habits had a lot of love in it, but [now] I just feel it 10 times harder.”

As a Pisces sun, Maeta innately romanticizes almost everything and gets lost in a sea of her own daydreaming. With age, she hopes to get more “logical and realistic,” but where’s the fun in that? We caught up with the songbird during a lunch break as she opened up about her muse, what she defines as “disgusting love,” and making her own sound.

VIBE: Going back to the moment when you were praying for the album to come out, what was going through your head as you’re preparing?

Maeta: I feel like with projects, my life is whatever I’m working on, and I think that I’m just ready to move on and just reach a new level or a different place in my life. The project not being out was pulling me back from that. I think once it’s out, it’s going to feel like a weight lifted off my shoulders. These songs [were] the soundtrack of my life for the past two years, I’m just ready to let them go.

When I Hear Your Name sounds very personal. There’s a story behind that.

The project’s about this relationship that I’m in. He’s not my boyfriend, but there’s this person that I just keep going back to. I’ve been going back to them for years, and honestly every project has been about them, but this one just goes more into depth about that relationship and being young and in love and not knowing what you’re doing. And I think that we all have one person that we go back to, and it’s just when I hear your name.

Is the theme about the toxic side of the relationship? The fun side or just every single aspect of that relationship?

Everything. It starts off very passionate, sexual, exciting. Then halfway through, we kind of get a little toxic. We break up for six months, and then it ends with “Through The Night,” which is like, let’s just—f**k it, be in love. It just takes you through the ups and downs, and I think that love is not a textbook thing where there’s an answer for everything. Love is such a crazy feeling, and I don’t think that you choose who you love. I think love just comes in like, boom, I’m here. I keep saying I’m young and in love, but maybe I’ll feel like this for the rest of my life, I don’t know. Does anybody ever figure out what love is? I don’t know, so I’m kind of trying to solve that.

Would you say that this signifies a chapter closing in the relationship, or it’s just something that you had to go through to get to the next step of the relationship?

Honestly, maybe this signified closing? I don’t know. I thought when Habits was over that that was me releasing him, and it didn’t happen. I think I’ll say that I’m releasing him with this project, but I’m definitely not.

Still in thick of it?

Still in the journey. I’m dating elsewhere. I’m not with this person, but when I hear their name, it’s just something about them that I can’t let go of. So I’ve been struggling with it for years, but all I can do is sing about it, honestly.

That’s healing in and of itself, honestly.

Yeah, exactly.

How do you stand out in the midst of everyone sounding and looking the same?

Somebody yesterday said I’m bringing back bridges, which is like, okay, I guess there’s no bridges to talk of anymore. I just have an interesting take, and I take a lot of influences from different places. And I’m from Indiana, so I have that influence. I think that all that together just makes me stand out. What I’m proud of with this project is that I’m not trying to sound like anybody else. I’m making my own sound, but I’m proud of it”.

There are other new interviews that I have not had time and space to source. Ones to Watch were among those keen to have their say about a sultry, sexy, revealing, deep and entrancing musical encounter. When I Hear Your Name is right up there with the best albums of 2023:

“Featuring production from Pharrell and KAYTRANADA and impressive features from the likes of Lucky Daye, Ty Dolla $ign, and Free Nationals, Maeta takes us back to the bare bones of R&B in her sultry love-drenched project, When I Hear Your Name.

Signed to Roc Nation, the Indianapolis native is a promising voice in the genre, using this album as an opportunity to distinguish herself from up-and-coming to fully arrived. Opening with the James Fauntleroy-assisted ballad “Sexual Love,” Maeta wastes no time letting the world know she’s not concerned with feigning humility; she’s a powerful vocalist, and her pen is mighty.

Living at the intersection of pop and soul, When I Hear Your Name doesn’t shy from exploring the depths of a heart brave enough to confront the jagged edges of love, even when it’s accompanied by fleeting bliss. If you’re falling in or out of love, surviving it, or peeking hopefully through its haze, there’s a part of yourself you’ll find in Maeta’s unraveling. She’s a student of love, telling stories of every wrong corner turned.

“S(EX)”, which reimagines Floetry’s “Say Yes,” is a cleverly written story of that one lover stained in your sheets, one you’re not even sure you want to scrub away in the first place. “Cool Cat” pays homage to QUEEN’s original rendition, while the KAYTRANDA-produced “Questions“ is an infectious dance track, yet not at the expense of a narrative riddled with longing and desire. Every song presents a different shade of intimacy, whether at its most potent or painfully fading.

“Through The Night” closes out the album, showcasing Maeta delivering vocals so commanding it’s difficult not to be entranced. In a genre saturated with acts fighting to prove why they’re the most worthy of peering eyes, Maeta has let her talent speak for itself in When I Hear Your Name”.

I think that everyone, regardless of musical tastes, needs to invest some time in the music of the magnificent Maeta! She is a wonder that is going to go on and have a very long and successful career. I hope she comes to the U.K. at some point to hang. There are plenty of folk over here that would jump at the opportunity to witness her on the stage. It looks like she is coming to London on 12th October, so I hope that she returns here maybe next year. Go and spend some time today immersing yourself in the music of…