Ode to Joy (Oladokun), whose new album is no light affair
Nashville-based artist Joy Oladokun has released a new album titled “Hope is a Heavy Thing.” The work reflects her identity and songwriting development.
Joy Oladokun’s new album is called “Hope is a Heavy Thing.” And to my ears, it’s a culminating work. She’s decisively and vividly laying out her ethic, outlook and identity as an artist. I’ve watched her build her career in Nashville and documented her journey from obscurity to the initial recognition of her songwriting promise […]
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