Anglo-Arab singer-songwriter Layla Kaylif has unveiled a new interpretation of the traditional ballad ‘Black Is The Colour’, breathing fresh life into one of folk music’s most enduring songs.
Recorded at London’s renowned Air Studios and produced by Rupert Coulson, the release sees Kaylif approach the centuries-old composition through a contemporary and deeply personal lens, incorporating original lyrical ideas while preserving the emotional core that has allowed the song to endure across generations.
The single also arrives during a prolific period for the artist, whose work has amassed more than ten million streams worldwide and earned recognition across international radio and music press. Her recent album 'Call of the Yoni 'reached the upper reaches of US college radio charts, further cementing her growing global audience.
Have a listen to 'Black Is The Colour' in the player below.