Fiona Ross has long been celebrated as a trailblazing force in jazz—fearlessly experimental, deeply personal, and always grounded in storytelling. Her new single, “Let Your Soul Shine,” released on April 25, 2025, ahead of her upcoming double album Moments in My Notebook, is a shining example of what makes her music so compelling. It’s not just a song—it’s an anthem of hope, resilience, and quiet strength, wrapped in Ross’s signature blend of heartfelt lyricism and sophisticated musicality.
A multi-award-winning jazz artist, founder of the Women in Jazz Media organisation, and named among the 100 Alternative Power Music List, Ross continues to redefine the boundaries of modern jazz. “Let Your Soul Shine” may have started as a moment of inspiration from a simple sign at a market stall, but what it’s become is something far greater—a reminder to keep going, to let light through even in life’s most uncertain moments.
Musically, the track is both warm and introspective. Ross’s vocals, as always, are expressive and textured—she doesn’t just sing a song; she inhabits it. Her piano work provides a gentle, melodic foundation, while subtle rhythms and well-placed instrumental flourishes give the track a sense of emotional momentum. The production is polished but never overly slick, allowing the human emotion at its core to shine through.
Lyrically, “Let Your Soul Shine” feels like a message not just from Ross to the listener, but from someone who’s lived and felt deeply. It’s an invitation to embrace vulnerability as strength, to let one’s inner light lead the way. Ross has often spoken about her creative process—how songs come from snippets of life overheard in cafés or jotted down in notebooks—and this track is exactly that: a captured moment that resonates universally.
This single also hints at the emotional depth and range of the upcoming album Moments in My Notebook, which promises to be Ross’s most expansive and personal work yet. With 21 original tracks spanning Latin jazz, intimate ballads, and experimental flourishes, the album will mark her 100th original song release—a milestone that underscores both her prolific artistry and her continued evolution.
“Let Your Soul Shine” stands confidently on its own, but it also serves as a compelling preview of what’s to come. It’s a song that feels lived-in and honest, and one that fans—longtime and new alike—will carry with them. And with her upcoming UK and European tour, audiences will soon have the chance to experience that energy live, starting with a performance at the Highworth Jazz Festival on May 31st, and her album launch at the new Soul Mama venue in London on June 4th.
Fiona Ross has always followed her own path. With “Let Your Soul Shine,” she’s lighting the way for the rest of us, too. It’s not just a single—it’s a soul-stirring reminder to be unapologetically yourself.
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