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Shalom “is an evocative performer whose powerful voice transports audiences to another time” (Drum Media, Sydney). Tortured Willow was established in 2009 to perform Shalom’s original songs and to create a sound that is a fusion of old and new. Authentic blues and roots influences form the backbone of her music, and modern sounds and themes flesh it out - so the songs remain fresh and original. Her lyrics can be personal, ironic or political, but always insightful and evocative. She writes from the heart, but her tales are also universally relatable to the human condition. The band’s first EP produced by Syd Green was launched at Sydney’s iconic Annandale Hotel to a very positive response: "the music has a modern, gutsy sound" (Ace Music, Narellan). Shalom has a blues/jazz background, and spent years singing songs by great artists and composers. She was particularly influenced by Mississippi Delta composer WC Handy and singers Bessie Smith, Mahalia Jackson and Nina Simone. She