New Generation Gospel: The Holy Awakening by Hazeline Taffe
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59 Canadian singer-songwriter Hazeline Taffe revives the gospel/spiritual music scene with a sprinkle of r&b and a voice like no other. Her latest album The Holy Awakening is pure bliss to listen to whether one considers themselves to be spiritual or not. Hazeline incorporates the best elements of these genres in the most unexpected of ways, weaving a captivating story in each song. Powerfully inspiring and hopeful, Hazeline’s songs typically encourage and give the listener a renewed sense of hope which is the ultimate goal for any artist.
“The Holy Awakening touches on several themes which speak to spiritual change, social change and humanitarian change. Themes such as; hope, grace, faith, truth, redemption, healing, honor, and salvation,” the artist mentioned in a recent interview. “These themes are connected in a way as it relates to human experiences and intersectionality that individuals encounter in their lives.” There is much to be gained by listening to The Holy Awakening and much to be discovered, should the listener choose to be introspective.