Their voices were the ultimate study in contrast. Her’s a rich and soulful vox inspired by classic jazz singers like Billie Holiday. His a horse whisper already well on it’s way to a gutteral croak ravaged by endless spliffs. Together, Martina Topley-Bird and Tricky created one of the most stirring and melancholic albums of the ’90s, the trip-hop opus Maxinquaye. They went on to collaborate on two more albums, Nearly God, Pre-Millenial Tension and Angels with Dirty Faces before going their separate ways, professionally and romantically, almost 15 years ago.

Now the two will reunite to perform their seminal debut at the upcoming Sundance London event on April 21st. Tickets go on-sale March 1. Here’s hoping they’re easier to get than Kraftwerk at MoMA. …MORE