Half Waif - The Caretaker Vinyl Record

 

Embark on a musical odyssey with The Caretaker, an eleven-song exploration of the mind, memory, and the concept of care. Half Waif, aka Nandi Rose, delves inward and outward, examining the responsibility of caring for oneself, loved ones, and the pain that often accompanies it. Following her debut album Lavender, which was inspired by her grandmother's garden, Rose continues to weave family history and intergenerational tales into her work. While Lavender dealt with broader themes of life and death, The Caretaker turns the lens inward, grappling with the complexities of independence and our innate need for human connection. With The Caretaker, Rose takes a more intimate approach, producing and arranging the entire album solo before enlisting co-producer David Tolomei to enhance the sounds with delicate touches of upright bass, violin, flute, piano, and bass clarinet. The result is a truer expression of Half Waif, with Rose's soulful vocals shining