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Femi Luna releases 'Wash my Pain away' album recorded in former Canadian church

publication · 2026-04-19

Femi Luna, a singer-songwriter from Herisau with Dutch roots, has released her second studio album titled 'Wash my Pain away'. The album features twelve emotional songs addressing themes like fear, freedom, and letting go. Recording took place at Studio Cimetière, a former stone church located in Quyon, Canada, during spring 2024. This marks her first major release in five years, following her previous album 'Library'. Luna's vocal performance benefits from the unique acoustics of the historic church space, creating an atmospheric sound that blends softness with strength. Her career includes recognition as 'SRfF 3 Best Talent', festival appearances, and opening shows for artists like Alice Phoebe Lou, The Slow Show, and Benjamin Amaru. The album follows her debut EP 'Freedom', which established her presence in the music scene. Photographer Sara Melvin captured images of Luna at the recording location.

Key facts

  • Femi Luna released album 'Wash my Pain away'
  • Album contains twelve emotional songs
  • Recorded at Studio Cimetière in Quyon, Canada
  • Studio is a former stone church
  • Recording occurred in spring 2024
  • Previous album 'Library' released five years earlier
  • Luna has Dutch roots and is from Herisau
  • Her name Femi derives from Euphemia meaning 'good voice' or 'good speech' in Ancient Greek

Entities

Artists

  • Femi Luna
  • Alice Phoebe Lou
  • The Slow Show
  • Benjamin Amaru
  • Sara Melvin

Institutions

  • Studio Cimetière

Locations

  • Herisau
  • Quyon
  • Canada

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