Some groups that have been at it for forty years and sold over 30 million albums might understandably at some point lose the drive and spark that sustained their career. How then to account for Bananarama? The legendary group keeps rolling with their signature blend of dance-pop on their new album Masquerade, which is filled with songs that sound as vital and enchanting as any of the massive hits they released when they first began.
For the past 30 years or so, Bananarama has consisted of the founding duo of Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward. Just a few years after writing their autobiography, the new album, which is out now, proves that theirs is an ongoing story. American Songwriter had the chance to talk to Dallin recently about making the new album, writing for their fans, and holding on to their relevance for four decades.
Read the full interview at Amercansongwriter here