Wanda Felicia / Cold Diamond & Mink - Now Is The Time [CD]

Wanda Felicia's stunning debut album on Timmion Records, Now Is The Time..., delivers a dynamic selection of soul that feels both timeless and refreshingly present. Backed by the analog grooves of Cold Diamond & Mink, Felicia brings forth a suite of stories sunk in vintage grooves but made just right for any time. With roots in New York's house and acid jazz scenes - and after spending decades away from the spotlight - Wanda resurfaces with a seasoned voice and spirit, ready to impress anybody with a beating heart. Each track on Now Is The Time... feels lived-in: from the shuffling bounce of "Stuck On You" to the blooming optimism of "Flowers in the Garden" and the introspective funky poetics of "Reflections of Love." Throughout the album, Felicia's delivery is effortless, elevated by Cold Diamond & Mink's rich but tightly knit palette of rhythm section and horn riffs. Together they create a rootsy soundscape that channels late 1960s to early 1970s soul with a modern touch. Whether you're drawn in by the beat balladry of "All in the Game" or the southern soul of "Until You're Mine," this album creates it's own space beyond trends - celebrating craft, emotion, and timeless groove.