That Alela Diane has an affinity for antiques is evident in the name of her latest album. Looking Glass is a reference to the book Through the Looking Glass from 1871 by Lewis Carroll. And there’s a deeper meaning behind this. After the book was released, the term Looking Glass acquired a dual meaning. In addition to a mirror, it now also means ‘the opposite of what is normal and expected.’ In the context of Diane’s album, Looking Glass refers to both meanings of the word, serving as a portal between the past and the future and as a reflection of everything in between.
ALELA DIANE IN DE NIEUWE KERK
Wednesday 6 March 2024 2024
On March 6, 2024, indie-folk singer Alela Diane will be performing on the stage of the Nieuwe Kerk. Armed with her new album, Looking Glass, which was written during a chaotic period in her life, she takes on the impressive stage. The album explores a range of emotions, including the joys and strains of motherhood, especially for an artist.
“ After being immersed in the set for a few songs, two things are etched in stone: Alela Diane's crystal-clear angelic voice and the humor with which she consistently returns to the earthly realms of the common people, where we eagerly await more from her. “
