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Andrew Ashong
Shuggie Otis, Bill Withers, Lewis Taylor. Just three of the singers Andrew Ashong has been compared to since appearing on Theo Parrish’s 2012 underground club hit ‘Flowers’. “Right under my nose were all the essential elements: simplicity, drive, and honesty,” said Parrish on hearing the effortless voice of the Forest Hill singer. Listeners to Gilles Peterson’s radio show agreed, making it 12" Track of the Year at 2013’s Worldwide Awards. Ashong’s EP ‘Special’ fulfils the promise with three tracks of psych-tinged, jazz-inflected soul for the summer. Raised on his older brothers’ soul, jazz and disco records, he has an enviable collection of vinyl himself and his DJ sets are well worth checking out. worldwidefriendlysociety.com Photograph Rob Harper Words Andy Thomas
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