Album Review: Hollie Smith and Mara TK - Band of Brothers Vol. 1

Collaboration albums are a tricky prospect. For every inspired pairing that becomes more than the sum of its parts (Gutter Twins, DangerDoom, Blakroc) there are many more that actually play to nobody’s strength and leave the listener wanting more. The reigning queen of Aotearoa soul, Hollie Smith has recently teamed up with vocalist / multi-instrumentalist Mara TK to release the album Band of Brothers, Vol 1. As the name implies, Band of Brothers Volume 1 is the first in a series of intended musical projects by Smith. They are an avenue that allows her to collaborate with kindred musical spirits that she may not have the opportunity to do on her main discography.

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