Jill Scott: The Light of the Sun – review

(Blues Babe)Since last releasing an album in 2007, Philadelphia neo-soul singer Jill Scott has divorced, been left by her subsequent partner and had a baby, all of which have left their mark on this pained but triumphant record. Having long preached resilience and self-empowerment, she's now practising them, turning bruising experiences into uplifting sung-spoken pieces about being down but never out. Musically, she dips into jazz, hip-hop, funk and soul, satisfyingly adapting each to her elegan...

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