Acantha Lang - Beautiful DreamsIn a few short years, rising Robert Randolph collaborator Acantha Lang has swiftly become one of modern soul music's best kept secrets building a dedicated fanbase through her "Standing On The Shoulders Of" Soul series where she honors past Stax and soul legends with spirited reimaginings of jukebox classics. Come June 30th, Lang will release her debut album 'Beautiful Dreams' a record that's destined to propel her from an undiscovered gem into the

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