Laura Izibor is back

The Irish soul singer releases new single and EP

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 09 Aug 2012

It feels like an age since we've heard anything from the talented Ms. Izibor, but the wait is finally over with the release of her new single 'Gracefully'. The track is taken from the Dublinner's new EP The Brooklyn Sessions Vol. I .

The Dublin lass is currently in the studio recording her follow up album to her acclaimed 2008 debut Let the Truth Be Told . The 25 year old songstress has not been idle following the success of her first album, since she hit the mainstream Izibor has been busy touring and sharing stages with the likes of Aretha Franklin, John Legend and Angie Stone.

The EP was created live at Electrik Indigo Studios in Brooklyn, NY, over the course of a three day session with Izibor’s touring band.

The EP is available now on iTunes.You can take a listen to the new single 'Gracefully' here.

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