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WICKED
LITTLE HIGH by Bird York
Described by NPR’s Liane Hansen as “sultry
and sensual,” WICKED LITTLE HIGH features 11 original songs including
Academy Award® nominee for Original Song In The Deep, the theme
song written and performed for the critically-acclaimed Lion’s Gate film,
Crash. The album also features collaborations with Grammy®-award
winning producer Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Madeleine Peyroux, Shawn
Colvin) and Grammy-award winning engineer/mixer Thom Russo (Macy Gray,
Audioslave ).
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RIGHT OUT OF NOWHERE
by Kathy Mattea
Digging deep and drawing
inspiration from her own life, Kathy's choice of covers and
originals tell stories of risk, living, and love, sung with her
trademark power and emotion.
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Flora's
Song
by
Flora Purim
Purim’s close connection to the music pervades all aspects of the new
album, including the choice of musicians. “The musicians were chosen with
the same care as one would choose a craftsman to construct the navigation
instruments of a ship,” she muses. Some choices renewed old friendships –
FLORA’S SONG sees the chanteuse re-team with keyboardist George Duke –
while others forged new musical friendships, notably with steel drum
phenom and co-founder of the Caribbean Jazz Project, Andy Narell.
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DAKSHINA
by
Deva Premal
Deva Premal’s music is
driven by a simple yet elegant vision: “Everybody with a voice can
sing, and everyone with a breath in their body can experience their
divinity...we share with others the healing power of music, and the
bliss that it brings.”
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THE ART OF Amália
Rodrigues Vol. 2
by Amália Rodrigues
Quickly becoming the
unrivaled queen of Fado, this striking, charismatic woman's smoky
and intensely emotional voice carried this passionately soulful repertoire onstage in concert
halls and onto movie screens worldwide. She was unquestionably her
country's greatest musical ambassador of all time — and long after her
retirement from the public stage, her legacy continues to drive the
central identity of Fado itself.
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LAST
TANGO IN RIO by Gabriela Anders
Argentinean
jazz chanteuse Gabriela Anders returns to her homeland for
inspiration and flavoring, as she covers some of the jazz classics
made famous by Billie Holiday — including God Bless The Child and others. “Her work has
meant so much to me,” says Anders. “No one could sing these beautiful
songs better than she did, so I tried a different take by bringing to them
a little bit of South America.”
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BETWEEN THE SUN AND THE MOON
by Brenda Russell
With a voice that caresses like melted caramel
and lyrics that touch the deepest recesses of your emotions, Grammy®
nominated singer/songwriter Brenda Russell proves that a glowing talent
only deepens with time. Author of such gems as Piano In The Dark, If
Only For One Night, Dinner With Gershwin, and the much-loved anthem
Get Here, Russell returns with an album that shows off her songcraft
and richly-nuanced voice in an elegant journey of mood, melody, and memory
that will satisfy longtime fans and enchant new listeners.
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ONE BLOOD /
UNA SANGRE
by Lila Downs
This
long-awaited new album weaves the hearts of her ancestral cultures
in songs from both Mexico's Hispanic and native Indian traditions,
as well as songs sung in English, with fresh rhythmic arrangements
framing her remarkable voice.
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ARE YOU WITH ME? by Paul Thorn
Paul Thorn takes
his rootsy style of gospel-infused rock to a more refined place, trading
in the rough-around-the-edges style for a slicked-back, more R&B flavor
topped with the sweet sound of chicks and horns.
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ADVENTURES IN BLACK SUNSHINE by Incognito
ADVENTURES IN BLACK SUNSHINE is like peeking
into Bluey Maunick’s personal diary — the album tells stories
through rich instrumentation and arrangements; real musicians who
can truly play; soulful, meaningful lyrics of universal appeal;
powerful vocals; and above all soul. He remains true to his music,
defying musical and cultural categories and boundaries.
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FEAST OF SILENCE by VAS
Their first album in three years, with a wider array of vocal
stylings in evidence than on any of their three earlier Vas albums
— incorporating Indian, Middle Eastern, Eastern European and, for
the first time, songs with English lyrics. They have also
broadened their instrumentation, incorporating guitar and bass and
other elements into their signature blend of multi-ethnic
percussion, cello, and bansuri flute.
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MIRACLE MULE by the subdudes
Recognized as one of
the pioneers of roots rock, the subdudes have reunited and returned to the
studio, recording all new material for their first album in eight years.
With a revitalized band and a bevy of new tunes, MIRACLE MULE showcases a
quintessentially American group of musical explorers in the tradition of
Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Little Feat, and The Band with such grace,
musicianship and soul that you’d never know they’ve been away.
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SANCTUARY
by Charlie
Musselwhite
on
Real World
Blues legend and renowned
musical adventurer Charlie Musselwhite knows no boundaries in his
exploration of music that moves the soul. On this groundbreaking
recording, Charlie enlists Ben Harper, Charlie Sexton, and The Blind Boys
of Alabama for an edgy yet haunting journey through the darkest themes of
humanity, and draws inspiration for the blues from its most notorious
offspring, rock and roll.
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THIS GIRL'S GOT TO PLAY by Joyce Cooling
This Narada Jazz debut is a powerful statement
by an artist at the top of her game. Exceptional chops, coupled
with a simmering vibe and stand-out songwriting give her new album
an edge that's sassy, sexy, and savvy.
Check out the
great
interview with WJJZ in Philly!!!
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VOICES FROM TARA by Kelsang Chukie
Tethong
Kelsang Chukie Tethong formed the group Gang Chenpa with her
sister Namgyal Lhamo and the itinerant singer Tobden Tyamtso, who they met
during the filming of Seven Years In Tibet. Their music appears
extensively in the film and that collaboration cemented a commitment to
preserve the vitality of true Tibetan folk music - love songs, mountain
songs, songs that people used to sing while working in the field or in
their workshops...a song tradition that is vanishing from their exiled
culture, and from the world.
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GUITAR PICKIN'
MARTYRS
by Luther Wright & The
Wrongs
GUITAR PICKIN' MARTYRS is
the next chapter in the gospel according to Luther Wright - 13 songs
ranging from rip-roaring to sweet and sad, delivered up as sizzling,
rockin' country & western, punkgrass music. Newcomers will quickly learn
that a love for Hank Williams and a sharp-tongued attitude make great
bedfellows and beautiful music, while devotees will revel in the band's
strongest, most personal release to date.
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ENCANTAMENTO Mafalda Arnauth
Mafalda Arnauth has established herself as one of the Portuguese Fado’s
greatest young voices and interpreters. She not only
interprets classics with a voice of rare depth – and a spirituality that
calls for silence all around – but also refreshes Fado itself with a
splendor of fine original repertoire.
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NHA MUNDO
Maria de Barros
On this extraordinary
debut album, Maria de Barros gives traditional Cabo Verdean music
a sensuous, effervescently fresh interpretation, with plaintive
mornas, coladeiras, and rhythmic, upbeat boleros and sambas
drenched as deeply by her rich, soulful voice as her islands are
by the sun and sea.
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BEST
OF ALTAN: The Songs
Featuring Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh's beguiling voice, THE BEST OF
ALTAN: The Songs brings together Altan’s fan-favorite vocal hits
for the first time on one extraordinary collection — ranging
dynamically from the most sensitive and touching old Irish songs
to hard-hitting reels and jigs.
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ARABESQUE
Jane Birkin
ARABESQUE, recorded live in France in 2002, is a loving tribute to the
late Serge Gainsbourg and his music, loaded with superbly arch nuance and
accented by sultry counterpoints of North African Arabic vocals and
instrumentation, to introduce his legacy to new, younger listeners
everywhere.
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FADO Exquisite
Passion
A collection of Portugal's rich vocal
tradition entwined with a culturally diverse history, songs are
delivered from deep in the heart and soul that tell unforgettable
stories of love, loss and regret.
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With special remix from
the Brand New Heavies |
WHO
NEEDS LOVE by Incognito
Incognito frontman and co-founder Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick keeps the
band’s latest offering as eclectic as ever, moving easily from jazz, to
house, to funk, and a Brazilian-tinged groove with guest vocalist, Ed
Motta on the title track. Also contributing to the album is British trad
rocker and the Jam leader Paul Weller.
Includes a remix (previously unreleased in the U.S.) of Can’t Get You
Out Of My Head
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LIFE AFTER THAT
by
Airto Moreira
LIFE AFTER THAT is an
adventure into Airto’s signature brand of Brazilian-inspired grooves.
Unbelievably complex rhythms and a wild array of percussion, voice and
other instruments make LIFE AFTER THAT an amazing testament to his
endless genius.
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SIMPLE PLEASURES
by Ramsey Lewis & Nancy Wilson
SIMPLE PLEASURES features the
eloquent Ramsey Lewis Trio and 5 elegant vocals with Nancy Wilson.
Includes compositions made famous by Debarge, Lennon & McCartney, and Billie
Holiday, plus Ramsey Lewis originals.
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URBAN
KNIGHTS 5 by Urban Knights
Ramsey
Lewis and the hippest young Chicago players put together a tight,
off the hook set on URBAN KNIGHTS V. Featuring guest
performances by Kenny
Garrett, Michelle
Williams, Henry
Johnson, and more! Produced by Frayne T. Lewis.
Includes the radio hit Marvin Gaye's " Got To Give It Up" - check
it out!
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SPEAK
NO EVIL by Flora Purim
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Long
reign the queen of Brazilian jazz! Flora Purim's voice, as
seductive and playful as ever, lends that special Brazilian flair
to tunes by Cole Porter, George & Ira Gershwin, Wayne Shorter, and
others, backed by a wicked percussion section leady by the
legendary Airto Moreira.
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2-CD Set |
OHIO
by
Over the Rhine
A wildly ambitious,
specially priced 2-CD set containing 21 extraordinary new songs.
Karin Bergquist’s powerfully seductive vocal style and impassioned
storytelling unforgettably embody the songs that she and writing
partner Linford Detweiler dredge up out of the Ohio River, setting
the band well apart from the field of “predictable pop”.
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ANOTHER DAY
by
Molly Johnson
Produced
by Craig Street (Norah Jones, Cassandra Wilson, Susana Baca, Holly
Cole), the 2003 Juno nominated ANOTHER DAY marks the U.S. debut of
Canada’s leading lady of jazz. Reminiscent of Billie Holiday and
Dinah Washington, Molly Johnson’s naturally warm voice colors her
provocative interpretation of jazz & pop classics and new tunes.
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SECOND NATURE
by Miriam Stockley
With songs
that evoke Finnish nights, African plains, and the Peruvian Andes,
SECOND NATURE is an unforgettable collection of songs and aural
landscapes. Stockley's signature deeply-layered,,,,,,, ethereal
vocalese is complemented by poignantly-sung lyrics, exotic
rhythms, and a rich synthesis of keyboards, guitars, brass, and
strings.
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READY FOR LOVE
by John Hammond
on
Back
Porch Records
John
Hammond's Back Porch debut finds the time-honored artist exploring
the gritty path that began with the critically-acclaimed WICKED
GRIN. Hammond gives classic tunes a distinctive raw edge, softened
here and there with just the right amount of humor and wit.
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PORTALS
OF GRACE by Azam Ali
Innovative
interpretations of medieval sacred and love songs, masterfully
weaving traditional European period instruments — hurdy-gurdy, rebec, and vielle — with the rich vocal ornamentation and
instruments of Azam Ali's Middle Eastern heritage.
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MISSION
TEMPLE FIREWORKS STAND by
Paul Thorn
on
Back
Porch Records
Straight
from Tupelo, Mississippi, comes the one-time Mid South Middle
Weight boxing champion and now one of music's brightest
stars, Paul Thorn. Quietly gathering a dedicated legion of fans
with his jaw-dropping live shows, Thorn makes his Back Porch
Records debut - a collection of Southern-fried roots rock
tunes fixin' for a toe-tappin' good time.
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ROSES
by
Kathy Mattea
Singing
from the heart, drawing her audience in with contemporary stories
of love and faith, peppered with a Celtic mix of fiddles, guitar,
and whistle.
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SONGS
FROM TAKE-OFF TO LANDING by Garrison Starr
on
Back
Porch Records
Mississippi-born Garrison Starr sings with the charm of a
well-traveled soul. Her unmistakable voice and
heart-on-the-sleeve convictions have won her critical acclaim and
a die-hard fan base.
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Grammy Nominated for
Best New Age Album |
MONDO
RAMA by
Jai Uttal
Experience bliss! Jai
Uttal's eclectic East-meets-West music embraces a rich variety of
cultures and traditions. Intrigued by ancient music, Uttal learned
his craft from India's National Living Treasure, Ali Akbar Khan.
Embracing Kirtan and Hindu dance, reggae, Motown, and Beatles'
rock, Uttal creates a sacred, visionary chant in a Western groove.
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LA
MUSICA DE BALDEMAR HUERTA by
Freddy Fender
on
Back
Porch Records
Everyone has heard his music.
Everyone has heard his name. Freddy Fender is a living legend.
On
LA MUSICA DE BALDEMAR HUERTA, Fender re-visits songs from his
youth heard in his Rio Grande valley hometown of San Benito, Texas
- Tejano, conjunto, and rambunctious Tex-Mex which formed
the basis for Fender's amazing career.
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THE
STRUGGLE by Sheila
Chandra on Indipop
On THE STRUGGLE, originally released
in 1985, world music legend Sheila Chandra further developed her
vocal styles as well as improvised with blues and akar
styles (intricate Indian vocals sung to an ‘ah’ sound). All
but one of the tracks on the album are rhythm-based, ornamenting
Chandra’s compelling voice with tamboura, sitar, surmandel,
gamelan, and an astonishing array of instruments and percussion.
An evocative fusion of tradition and innovation.
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I-10
CHRONICLES, Vol. 2
One More For The Road
on Back
Porch Records
Traveling east on the
I-10, passing over the Mississippi, the view from the road changes like
a switch. From open skies and dirt roads to Spanish moss and air so
heavy you can almost hang your hat on it. From armadillos to gators,
road runners to giant mosquitoes that’ll bleed you dry if you let ‘em.
It seems like
everywhere you go along the I-10, people have stories to tell. Tales you
just don’t get anywhere else...settle back, fix
yourself one more for the road, and let the I-10 CHRONICLES take you
somewhere…
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URBAN
KNIGHTS IV
by The Urban Knights
Produced
and arranged by Frayne T. Lewis
A
powerful and passionate urban, funk and jazz grooves featuring
performances by Fareed Haque, Hardeman, Ramsey Lewis, The Staples,
Tami and many other contemporary jazz giants.
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LAKEFIELD
by Leahy
Call Leahy's music Celtic, folk,
rock, pop, or even country. one thing is for sure: Their audiences
call them phenomenal!
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TORTILLA
SOUP, The Soundtrack
by Latin and World Beat Artists
The feature film soundtrack
sizzles with hot Latin and world music flavors including a
previously unreleased track from diva Lila
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OUT
ON MY OWN by Sheila
Chandra on Indipop
OUT ON MY OWN was Chandra's first solo
album and showcases the Indian influenced pop/rock direction she
developed with the band, Moonsoon. Tablas, keyboards, guitar
and sitars provide the backing for her evocative vocals and point
the way forward to her experiments with voice and sound.
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BORDER
by Lila Downs
Lila
Downs is an artist who reflects through her music the most
personal and deep side of the Mexican and Mixtec traditions.
Her intense performances and provocative lyrics have captivated
audiences around the world and made her a legend in her native
Mexico. Transformed by the lyrics she sings, Downs
penetrates the soul and the mind as she retells the often
bittersweet stories of her ancestors and homeland. She is an
artistic phenomenon to be experienced, a world music diva in the
making.
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NADA
BRAHMA by Sheila
Chandra on Indipop
NADA BRAHMA reveals Sheila Chandra's
deepening creativity as an artist and composer, brilliantly fusing
her evocative voice with a fascinating array of world percussion.
Originally released as a special limited edition, Narada World is
proud to re-issue the album, the fourth of the
critically-acclaimed and best-selling series of Chandra's five
groundbreaking Indipop recordings.
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A
BUENA VISTA by Soneros De Verdad
Vibrant music from the Havana
quarter, Buena Vista, has earned unprecedented international
acclaim. With a stellar gathering of Cuban musicians from
the famed Havana barrio and alums from the Afro Cuban All Stars, A
BUENA VISTA continues the celebration of the rich son and bolero
Cuban music traditions.
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JJ
CALE LIVE by JJ Cale on Back
Porch Records
Cale's first-ever live album,
provides an exclusive look at his onstage prowess and documents
his extraordinary bond with his fans. More than just a
recitation of smash hits, the album's 14 song include intimate
explorations and dramatic reinterpretations of rock 'n' roll
classics, all performed by the man who wrote them.
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SALT
RAIN by
Susheela Raman
A singer
born in the U.K. to South Indian parents, Susheela Raman's bold
and sensuous voice weaves the music of India with sounds from her
Western upbringing, celebrating the collision of European,
African, and Asian musical cultures. Empowered by her Indian
classical training but not limited by it, Susheela maps out a new
musical landscape of intense beauty and invention.
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THIS
SENTENCE IS TRUE by Sheila
Chandra on Shakti
A daring vocal experimentation, "THIS SENTENCE IS TRUE"
re-affirms Sheila Chandra's place at the cutting-edge of her art.
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Rey
de la Rumba by Peret
As
one of Spain's most popular and innovative artists, Peret made
rumba a national sensation in the '70s and has continued to keep
the genre alive with his unforgettable performances and hit
records. Peret performs with some of the hottest acts today
including Sergent Garcia and David Byrne.
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Films
for Radio by Over the
Rhine
on Back
Porch Records
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The
long-awaited feature length album from the critically acclaimed
singer/songwriter team of Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler.
Often likened to the Cowboy Junkies, Tori
Amos, and Sarah McLachlan, Over the Rhine's intensely lyrical
music has made them one of the most popular bands in the country.
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PERPETUAL
EMOTION by
Flora Purim
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The queen
of Brazilian jazz, Flora Purim steps out on her Narada Jazz debut.
Purim's sensuous voice adds spontaneity and fire to percussive
originals, Brazilian jazz, and classic songs by Chick Corea, McCoy
Tyner, and Ira Gershwin & Kurt Weill.
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ROOTS AND
WINGS by Sheila Chandra
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Stunning solo voice ornamented by deep, harmonic
drones, distinctive woven vocals and lively Indian percussion.
An Indipop label reissue by Narada World.
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FAIRE
CELTS
- A Woman's Voice
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An
unparalleled collection of vocal treasures from Celtic divas Sinéad
O’Connor, Karen Matheson, Connie Dover, Mairéad Ní
Mhaonaigh,
Mary McLaughlin and more.
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QUIET by Sheila Chandra
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A spellbinding
fusion of Sheila Chandra's beguiling worldless vocals and
instrumentation in ten richly textured ambient soundscapes.
Chandra is renowned as an early pioneer of the British
Indipop music scene. An Indipop label reissue by Narada World.
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MIRIAM
by Miriam Stockley
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Featured vocalist of Adiemus creates a world-pop-classical
crossover fusion on her debut recording. Her voice transcends,
uplifts and enlivens, defying categorization and declares her as
a prominent new vocal force.
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