Hi everyone, it’s your host Faithfulness, and today I have with me Fiona Amaka from London, England, United Kingdom. Fiona Amaka is here to share more light on her musical journey while diving into her latest upcoming single, “Love that fills my world (acoustic version)”, an orchestral folk reinterpretation of a rock staple originally performed with her band. Released on 06 February 2026, this version reimagines a fan-favourite live track in a completely new sonic direction, blending classical orchestration with blues and rock textures. With violin and cello driving its emotional depth, the song stands as a bold creative shift that raises a compelling question: how does a familiar rock anthem transform when stripped into a more orchestral, folk-led experience?
Welcome, Fiona Amaka. Before we begin our interview, here is what you need to know about this talented artist. Fiona Amaka is a London-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist widely recognized for her “rock’n’soul” sound, fusing blues-influenced vocals with rock energy and folk sensitivity. Her recent 2025 releases, including “No Daylight” and “Cowards and Shadows,” explore themes of trust, emotional struggle, and resilience, while “Honesty (Psalm 139)” introduces a more spiritual, reflective layer to her artistry. She also expanded into brighter indie-pop territory with “Desert Flower,” further highlighting her versatility and ability to move fluidly across genres while maintaining a distinct emotional core.
“Love that fills my world (acoustic version)” was recorded in London with producer and session guitarist Andy Zanini, whose classical influence plays a key role in shaping its orchestral direction. The track reworks one of Fiona’s most popular band songs, known for its extended live guitar solos, into a delicate fusion of orchestral folk, blues, and rock. Early responses across social media have shown strong engagement, with growing listener interest and increased follower activity since teaser clips were shared. The music video, filmed at the London Wetlands and Wildlife Trust centre, adds a natural, atmospheric layer that complements the song’s emotional tone. With this release, Fiona continues to push creative boundaries, embracing experimentation while inviting listeners into a redefined version of a familiar and deeply loved song.
Having this brief Introduction, I’m sure new and current fans must be excited about our Interview today.
INTERVIEW
Faithfulness: You’ve described your sound as “rock’n’soul”. How did that identity first take shape for you creatively?
Fiona Amaka: I completely get it that there’s no such official music genre as “rock ‘n’ soul” but it was a kind of shorthand we used in my previous band to describe to people the mixture of our rock sound with my soulful voice.
Faithfulness: Growing up in London, what moments or environments do you feel most shaped your artistic voice?
Fiona Amaka: I’m not sure that London was a key influence on my sound when I think about it! I was influenced by a lot of female songwriter-guitarists like Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Joan Jett, Joan Armatrading and Nancy Wilson (to name a few) as well as bands like Skunk Anansie and Smashing Pumpkins. At the same time I had a deep love for classic soul artists like Al Green, Sly and the Family Stone, Isley Brothers etc and for “songwriters’ songwriters” like Stevie Nicks.
Faithfulness: Your influences range from Stevie Nicks to Smashing Pumpkins. What elements from each have stayed with you the most?
Fiona Amaka: I love the way Stevie Nicks ‘s songwriting mixes people and experiences in her life with concepts and fantasy to create her music and I think that has stuck with me. The sheer emotiveness of Pumpkins music is a big influence for me- you can’t just listen dispassionately and admire those songs- you’re literally immersed in the mood of each individual song.
Faithfulness: Across releases like “No Daylight” and “Cowards and Shadows,” there’s a strong emotional undercurrent. What draws you to exploring themes like betrayal and trust?
Fiona Amaka: Probably a desire to reflect the realities of life in song, which people can relate to and draw a bit of comfort from, knowing they’re not alone in that scenario. That’s not to say that I don’t like the gooey feel- good stuff too!
Faithfulness: With “Honesty (Psalm 139)” bringing in a spiritual element, how do you approach blending personal belief with your music?
Fiona Amaka: I see my music as a tool for self expression- like a conversation, so its just as natural to talk about the impact of my spiritual beliefs as it is to talk about the impact of disappointment in a romantic relationship.
Faithfulness: “Love That Fills My World (Acoustic Version)” reimagines a band-driven rock song. What made you want to revisit it in such a contrasting way?
Fiona Amaka: I started off wanting to record a pared down acoustic version of the song with the same rock edge as our live versions.
Faithfulness: This version leans into an orchestral folk direction. What was the initial vision that guided this transformation?
Fiona Amaka: I don’t think I know the answer to that one. It just happened!
Faithfulness: Working with Andy Zanini, how did his classical training shape the sound and arrangement of the track?
Fiona Amaka: Working with Andy and asking him to input more of his classical side into the track than usual (we’ve worked together on lots of my other songs) made me see the art of the possible.
Faithfulness: The song sits somewhere between classical, blues, and rock. How do you personally define it when even genre labels fall short?
Fiona Amaka: I settled on “orchestral folk” as a description, but when music curators started to listen to it, they started to use terms like alt-folk and chamber pop to describe the sound. So I’m getting a bit of an education!
Faithfulness: The original thrives on live energy and extended guitar solos. What was the biggest challenge in translating that into something more restrained?
Fiona Amaka: Once Andy and I had gone down the path of this spacious, airy, natural sound, it was more a case of things falling into place around it. So I took out a few vocal lines I’d initially put in which felt too busy and disruptive of that calm flow.
Faithfulness: You’ve seen a surge in engagement and new followers from sharing clips. What kind of reactions have stood out to you the most?
Fiona Amaka: I was really moved by feedback from new followers saying how much they loved the song. It was an experimental sound for me and I wasn’t sure if anyone was going to listen to it!
Faithfulness: The video was filmed at the London Wetlands and Wildlife Trust centre. What made that location the right visual companion for this version?
Fiona Amaka: I’d say the sheer beauty of the landscape in the London WWT coupled with the variety of different birds (mainly ducks and geese) from all over the world. They all have different features, feathers, migration paths and in-built navigation capabilities so the force of creativity they embody feels massive. Yet it’s so easy to view people and nature through a box of one’s own limited perception.
Faithfulness: You described this as a creative risk. At what point did you realize the risk was worth taking?
Fiona Amaka: I’m still deciding!
Faithfulness: Has this release changed the way you think about experimenting with your sound going forward?
Fiona Amaka: It definitely has. But to my mind, it’s the prerogative of an artist – especially independent artists – to experiment, try new things and go in different directions as they see fit.
Faithfulness: For anyone discovering you through this version of the song, what would you want them to understand about you as an artist?
Fiona Amaka: I hope people will enjoy the tranquility of the song. As an artist, my music does hop across a couple of different genres but I like to think there’s a thread that runs between all my music. Listen more to find out! And for anyone in the South London area on Saturday 16 May you’re very welcome to come see me and the band play at the Rebel Inn SW16!
CHECK OUT THE RELEASE OF ‘Love that fills my world (acoustic version)’
HAVING LISTENED TO ‘Love that fills my world (acoustic version)’, HERE ARE MY HONEST THOUGHTS
“Love That Fills My World (Acoustic Version)” reimagines Fiona Amaka’s original live band song as an orchestral folk arrangement that reshapes its rock foundation into a softer, more expansive sonic landscape. The instrumentation is defined by violin and cello layers that introduce cinematic warmth while preserving the song’s original momentum and emotional pulse. Her vocal performance shifts between intimate fragility and soaring intensity, using dynamic phrasing to guide emotional contrast and melodic lift throughout the track. Lyrically, the refrain ‘It’s the love that fills my world’ anchors the composition with simplicity, reinforcing a steady emotional centre amid shifting textures. Overall, the arrangement balances acoustic intimacy with orchestral expansion, creating a unified soundscape of restraint and emotional release. Every element works in tandem to maintain clarity, allowing melody, harmony and rhythm to evolve without overpowering the core theme fully throughout the composition.
~ Faithfulness (Dulaxi Team)
Finally to our audience, I urge to listen to “Love that fills my world (acoustic version)“, add it to your playlist and be Inspired by it and on behalf of Dulaxi I like to appreciate you all by saying thank you everyone, See you on our next interview.
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