Anjimile (they/he) has been gracing Boston with their blend of lively folk rock and heartbreaking soul since 2012. He embeds his songs with a personal touch—spare and intentional arrangements, specificity in his lyrics, and traces of African rhythms and melodies. Their 2020 album “Giver Taker” is littered with liturgical references and hymnal harmonies, as Anjimile draws on the vocabulary of their former faith to tell their story of survival, resilience, and spiritual rebirth. “Giver Taker” laces these stories (as well as some of their own) within robust finger-picked guitar melodies, dynamic orchestral accompaniment, and sweetly ascending harmonies.
Anjimile turns to the Bible again for follow-up "The King," but this time they’re channeling the righteous fury and fire-and-brimstone vengeance of Old Testament apocalyptica. Anjimile digs deep to write protest songs and reflections of fractured family and relationships, tapping into feelings of hopelessness and despondency—and a yearning for catastrophic justice—on "The King."Juxtaposing the subtle warmth of an acoustic guitar and harmonious vocals with biting, sardonic lyrics, Anjimile is a musical force to be reckoned with.

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