Soul. Blues. Gospel. Beatles-worthy pop. These are the core ingredients of Jo Harman's People We Become, a modern album rooted in the classic, timeless music of past generations.

"I'm not trying to fit in anywhere," admits Harman, whose super-sized voice fills the record's 10 tracks. "I'm just trying to write classic songs, and present them with classic production. When you try to chase what's going on at the moment, then...