Joan Osborne – Trouble And Strife (MARKDOWN) Discount

2020 release. Acclaimed singer songwriter Joan Osborne is back with Trouble & Strife, her first album of original material in six years. Osborne self-produced the new collection and penned all ten songs, with two co-writes. Trouble & Strife finds the gifted vocalist offering a strong yet uplifting response to some of the socio-political issues plaguing our nation over the last several years. Osborne beautifully balances the weight of her messages with solace and optimism. On one of the album s most important songs, What s That You Say Osborne focuses on immigration and the plight of Ana Marie Rea. Rea spoke in-depth with Osborne about and the difficulties she and her family faced when coming to America from Mexico seeking asylum, and the challenges since. Rea s words can be heard throughout the powerful song, spoken in her native tongue.