Sarra Soweto is an artist that is passionate about music, especially Afrobeat and acoustics. She was born in Mali and raised in Serbia, and she now resides in Tarterets, which is located in the French department of Essonne. She began composing at a very young age on the guitar as well as the piano before committing herself to lyrical singing in the conservatory while passing through...

Listening to the new DaLomonze EP, "Picture Day," is a study in deceptive portraiture. You’re told it’s about capturing a moment, a fixed smile for the world, documenting personal growth. The Cleveland artist’s vocals are certainly grand enough for a milestone, full-bodied and cinematic, with an orchestral sweep that feels both holy and expensive. But something is hiding in the gorgeous frame. It’s not...