Jalen Ngonda

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Soul sensation Jalen Ngonda with new album in Zurich Over the past three years, Jalen Ngonda has evolved from a cult favorite to a true soul torchbearer, bringing his sound from intimate club stages to arenas and international festivals. Today, he returns with the announcement of his second album "Doctrine Of Love," set to be released on June 5th via Daptone Records, and simultaneously presents the captivating title track. "Doctrine Of Love" is an instant classic full of confidence and self-assurance, combining everything that made his debut album "Come Around And Love Me" a breakthrough (over 348 million streams to date), and taking it a step further. While his debut album drew inspiration from the glamour of the early 1970s of Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield, this new collection is more rooted in 1968 and rich in mid-50s New Orleans R&B, girl-group melodrama, and the rawness of Chicago and Detroit soul. Ngonda, born and raised in Maryland outside Washington D.C., began his journey at age 11 when he listened to The Temptations on the radio and was "completely thrilled." He taught himself guitar, drums, and keyboard, gaining initial experience as a drummer in church before studying at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. After performing as a street musician in London and honing his craft, he signed with Daptone Records in 2022 – home to Thee Sacred Souls, The Womack Sisters, and Lee Fields – and released his acclaimed debut album the following year. Since then, Ngonda's rise has been unstoppable. From clubs with 300 seats to large halls with over 5,000, from early festival appearances to impressive headline shows at Glastonbury, he has proven that authentic soul music still has the power to move a modern audience. Collaborations with Gorillaz and Jordan Rakei, as well as support performances for Thee Sacred Souls, Freddie Gibbs, and Olivia Dean, have further cemented his reputation as one of the most fascinating artists in contemporary music. Ngonda will tour "Doctrine Of Love" with an extensive series of headline dates and performances at major festivals in Australia, the UK, and Europe. The highlight of the tour is a major headline tour across the UK and Europe, supported by Brooke Combe. Presale begins on Friday, March 13th, at 11 a.m. Participants: Jalen N'Gonda