"While I'm only a drop in the ocean of history, my song will live on in whoever is listening. This quote from Lo Steele's 'Freedom Song' encapsulates her artistic philosophy—acknowledging individual smallness within broader historical context while asserting the enduring power of creative expression to connect with and influence listeners across time and space."
"In three years careers can be made or broken, relationships deepened or discarded, skills honed and discoveries made. When the sands of reality are constantly shifting beneath our feet, it can be more difficult and more necessary than ever for an artist to fiercely hold on to their sense of self and purpose."
"Only a Drop is a natural next step for Steele, who since 2023 has found herself in a whirlwind of change, learning and discovery. In that time she's moved to the Big City (Chicago), fallen in love, toured in Brazil and Spain, and found kindred spirits in artists both nationally and internationally renowned."
Lo Steele, a Portland-born artist, is releasing her second album 'Only a Drop' on March 13, three years after her debut. The album represents her artistic evolution during a transformative period that included relocating to Chicago, falling in love, touring internationally in Brazil and Spain, and connecting with renowned artists. In an era of constant change and shifting reality, Steele has maintained a strong sense of self and purpose while remaining open to altering her creative trajectory. The album serves as an elegant expression of her growth as a young, gifted Black artist in 21st century America. She is performing at the Biamp Portland Jazz Festival and Music Millennium during this release period.
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