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Singer Susanna and the Magical Orchestra | Songwriter John GreavesGreat Singing (of Various Kinds)
From singers who express themselves with elegance and finesse, to singers who emote with a croak, this show has it all. Great singing doesn't always require a pure-sounding voice, and sometimes a rasp and a gasp are just what a song needs. Susanna and the Magical Orchestra, from Norway, features a singer whose amazing voice has a limber, intimate beauty which contrasts intriguingly with her nearly abstract accompaniments. Songwriter John Greaves doesn't have a "pretty" voice, but his new album has him singing with just cello and piano, and the results are stark and moving. Also included are songs by Camera Obscura, Dan Zimmermann, The National, Hank Dogs, Solex, David Byrne, Fog, and others, each featuring unique voices.
David Garland on the Web
All About the WNYC Music Host
David Garland, host of WNYC's Evening Music and Spinning on Air, is also a composer and a performer. He has performed his music extensively in the U.S. and Europe and several of his recordings and downloads are available on his Web site, DavidGarland.com.
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