MICHELLE DAVID & THE TRUE TONESMICHELLE DAVID & THE TRUE TONES

Michelle David grew up in a New York church, began singing at the age of four and joined her first group, The Mission of Love, at age five. Before making a name for herself in Europe, she toured worldwide with Broadway productions such as “Mama”, played in major theater performances such as “The Sound of Motown”, “Glory of Gospel” and “Mahalia”, and recorded for stars such as Diana Ross and Michael Bolton. These early experiences laid the foundation for a career marked by authenticity, versatility and a distinctive voice that connects genres and generations. Michelle David & The True-Tones emerged from the acclaimed project “The Gospel Sessions” launched by musicians Paul Willemsen and Onno Smit. What began as pure, original reinterpretations of gospel quickly developed into a full-fledged band with a distinctive identity. With drummer Bas Bouma completing the core quartet, the group forged its own signature sound: gospel as a root that branches confidently into soul, funk, Afrobeat and rhythm & blues.