Raised in New York City in a church, Michelle David began singing at the age of four and joined her first group, The Mission of Love, at the age of five. During her career, she toured the world with the Broadway musical Mama, collaborated on hit theatrical shows such as The Sound of Motown, Glory of Gospel and Mahalia, and recorded for artists such as Diana Ross and Michael Bolton. This was all before she released six critically acclaimed gospel-tinged albums with the True-tones.
‘Michelle David & The True-tones’ know how to deliver a brilliant night of classic soul. With their upbeat rhythms, powerful vocals and hard-hitting melodies, they have already conquered many festivals and numerous clubs. Having performed at renowned Dutch festivals such as Pinkpop and North Sea Jazz, the band toured from Spain to Scandinavia, leaving memorable impressions wherever they play; offering an unforgettable live experience. In addition, the band’s discography has also been praised; receiving an Edison nomination (the Dutch Grammy), while their previous album Truth & soul was named Album of the Month on France’s FIP radio and Album of the Year on Craig Charles’ BBC Radio 6 Music programme. The band performed numerous radio and TV gigs and was even invited to play their music on the biggest national TV show during the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Michelle David (vocals), Paul Willemsen (guitar, bass), Onno Smit (guitar, bass) and Bas Bouma (drums) form a tight-knit unit that seamlessly combines their individual talents, resulting in the distinctive sound that defines Michelle David & the True-tones. The band’s instrumentation, characterised by rhythm-driven bass lines, and Michelle David’s powerful vocals become a vibrant tapestry in the studio. With their new album Brothers & sisters, Michelle David & the True-tones have created a sonic journey that resonates with the soulful spirit of their live performances, inviting audiences to dance with them on a timeless musical journey.
Report by ‘24/7 Valencia’ team
Article copyright ‘24/7 Valencia’
‘MICHELLE DAVID & THE TRUE-TONES’
5 October
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