Born in Lancashire with Irish and Pakistani influences, Munah embraces her origins, permitting them to affect her work. Utilizing sounds, devices and harmonies from the 2 sides, her music boasts a wealthy mix of tradition which is simply elevated by way of her wealthy voice. As an artist, Munah is an all-rounder – a singer, songwriter, playwright and multi-instrumentalist, her skills seem limitless, but her dedication to her craft is honest.
Working with the acclaimed producers Charlie Andrew (London Grammar, Alt-J) and Neil Comber (M.I.A, Charli XCX), Munah’s debut single seems like a world of its personal. From the offset, “Calling” embraces an viewers. Munah’s vocals present a heat embrace adopted by a ringing of a single piano chord. It’s straightforward to overlook that “Calling” is Munah’s debut single, her well-versed vocals dominate the soothing observe, guiding a listener by way of the turbulence of a relationship.
“Calling” dissects the notion of relationships and general connections, analysing the affiliation with a way of self in instances of loss. Munah emphasised that “for me, “Calling” is about remembering the connections we have now, wherever they might be, and channelling them after we want them probably the most; when life feels too troublesome, or after we don’t really feel robust.” She additional defined that, “it’s about feeling misplaced, and feeling discovered all on the identical time.”
Alongside the discharge of her debut single, Munah can also be selling her one-woman present Manic Avenue Creature which is ready to play by way of August on the esteemed Edinburgh Fringe Competition. The present is ready to function a few of Munah’s unique music and accommodates themes of “compassion exhaustion” and manic despair.
“Calling” is an admirable debut – Munah’s vocal tone is powerfully radiant, and her lyrical storytelling is compelling. It feels uncommon to search out an artist already so conscious of their musicality, but Munah seems prepared for domination.
“Calling” is out now. Discover Munah on Instagram.
