Awave of female singer-songwriters from the British Isles are making an impression on fans at home and abroad.
April 14, 2007 (Press Release) --
What they have in common is a sassy attitude grounded in an irreverent love for updating and mixing popular musical genres.
AMY WINEHOUSE
This rough-and-tumble performer is the latest to hit our shores. She is a tabloid fixture back home and is definitely a grittier presence than her compatriots. Take for instance this line from the infectious tune "Rehab," on her debut disc "Back to Black," delivered in her throaty vocals: "They tried to make me go to rehab/I said, no, no, no."
(Winehouse performs in a sold-out show May 3 at Schubas.)
LILY ALLEN
The pop phenom was propelled to fame by her MySpace Web site. By the time her debut album, "Alright, Still," came out it went straight to No. 1 in England. Her mix of reggae, cabaret, '70s New Wave and '60s bachelor pad sounds is fresh and exciting.
(Allen performs May 23 at the Vic Theatre.)
JOSS STONE
The singer with the formidable voice recently cast off her earth-mama ways for a more sophisticated look. On the stylish new disc, "Introducing Joss Stone," she continues with what worked in the past -- an appealing patchwork of funk rhythms, hip-hop grooves and pop sensibilities.
(Stone performs May 30 at the House of Blues.)
KT TUNSTALL
The Scottish singer-songwriter learned to sing by listening to Ella Fitzgerald records. Later Billie Holiday, Lou Reed and James Brown were favorites. Her soulful voice, questioning imagination and earthy songwriting are showcased on "Eye to the Telescope."
Source: http://www.msn.com
AMY WINEHOUSE
This rough-and-tumble performer is the latest to hit our shores. She is a tabloid fixture back home and is definitely a grittier presence than her compatriots. Take for instance this line from the infectious tune "Rehab," on her debut disc "Back to Black," delivered in her throaty vocals: "They tried to make me go to rehab/I said, no, no, no."
(Winehouse performs in a sold-out show May 3 at Schubas.)
LILY ALLEN
The pop phenom was propelled to fame by her MySpace Web site. By the time her debut album, "Alright, Still," came out it went straight to No. 1 in England. Her mix of reggae, cabaret, '70s New Wave and '60s bachelor pad sounds is fresh and exciting.
(Allen performs May 23 at the Vic Theatre.)
JOSS STONE
The singer with the formidable voice recently cast off her earth-mama ways for a more sophisticated look. On the stylish new disc, "Introducing Joss Stone," she continues with what worked in the past -- an appealing patchwork of funk rhythms, hip-hop grooves and pop sensibilities.
(Stone performs May 30 at the House of Blues.)
KT TUNSTALL
The Scottish singer-songwriter learned to sing by listening to Ella Fitzgerald records. Later Billie Holiday, Lou Reed and James Brown were favorites. Her soulful voice, questioning imagination and earthy songwriting are showcased on "Eye to the Telescope."
Source: http://www.msn.com
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