There aren’t many artists today that have their heart on their album sleeve like Lira. The South African native has been making waves across both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans with her brand of soul fused with jazz standards accompanied with charming lyric. Her sophomore album Feel Good brought this stupendous mixture to the forefront of the chill out genre. Her new album, Soul In Mind, seems to carry this great package to a greater level. 

As with most artists that happen to reside outside of the western realm, recognition is the hardest obstacle to overcome. The bigwigs of the music industry rarely bat an eye eastward (unless it’s for a “World Music” compilation), which makes it difficult for magnificent and talented artists like Lira to reach an audience that would appreciate their true genius. 

Songs like optimistic “Feel Good” and the wandering “Ixesha” prove the splendor of her work. And her newest single “Wa Mpaleha” cements Lira’s presence, not only as a great vocalist but also as a great visual artist. Click here to download her latest album and discover a true gem in the rough.