In the synergistic relationship between light and shadow, shadows form when something blocks the light. The world has experienced plenty of shadows in recent years, but amid all that darkness, light — and great music — eventually emerges.

After many trials, tribulations, and obstacles, the light of Fiona Joy Hawkins's new solo-piano album, When Shadows Talk, has emerged. To write the twelve-track album, Fiona went into a self-imposed lockdown to rediscover her creative center, which allowed her to explore what lies beneath the surface. The result is outstanding.