Meshell Ndegeocello's third Blue Note album, Synonym, brings together an extraordinary cast of collaborators for a collection of duets that reimagine much-loved songs from across the musical spectrum. Each pairing features two singers of the same gender identity, matched to create striking contrasts and unexpected chemistry.
The result is a moving exploration of love, friendship, desire, heartbreak and selfhood, with guests including Cynthia Erivo, Cat Power, Robert Glasper, Chaka Khan, Madison Cunningham, Laura Lee (Khruangbin), Emily King, Lizz Wright, Lianne La Havas, Moses Sumney, Brandi Carlile, ANOHNI, WILLOW, Bill Callahan and Chris Thile. From 'Don't You Want Me' and 'Islands in the Stream' to 'Hunger Strike' and 'With God on Our Side', Synonym finds fresh meaning in familiar songs through inspired performances and imaginative collaborations.
The result is a moving exploration of love, friendship, desire, heartbreak and selfhood, with guests including Cynthia Erivo, Cat Power, Robert Glasper, Chaka Khan, Madison Cunningham, Laura Lee (Khruangbin), Emily King, Lizz Wright, Lianne La Havas, Moses Sumney, Brandi Carlile, ANOHNI, WILLOW, Bill Callahan and Chris Thile. From 'Don't You Want Me' and 'Islands in the Stream' to 'Hunger Strike' and 'With God on Our Side', Synonym finds fresh meaning in familiar songs through inspired performances and imaginative collaborations.
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