deborah here i am lp album Institut Du Monde Arabe typical of ECM's meticulous recording

typical of ECM's meticulous recording approach

Part I 2:55

Lester Flatt - Regina

Three Piano Pieces

His influence on subsequent soul and RandB singers is profound

deborah here i am lp album Institut Du Monde Arabe typical of ECM's meticulous recordingDeborah D. Flagg is a soul and funk vocalist whose work remains under the radar outside serious soul communities. Here I Am is a powerhouse gospel soul funk statement. Her voice is commanding and soulful, built for both intimate verses and soaring moments. The production sits squarely in 1980s soul and funk, with a rawer edge than the polished pop soul of that era. Gospel influenced vocal lines, tight funk grooves, and deep soul phrasing define the