The Other Shore by Marta Topferova (CD, 2011, World Village) First English CD

Description: Marta Topferova's musical journey is closely linked to her unique, cross-cultural roots. Growing up on both sides of the Atlantic, Topferova often traveled back and forth between her native Czech Republic and the Americas. Highly acclaimed for her previous albums of Latin-flavored music in Spanish, The Other Shore is Topferova's first collection of original songs in English. As always, her writing is both lyrical and uplifting, and these new songs bring a new dimension to her artistry. The album features Ben Monder on electric guitar, Pete Rende on pump organ & Prophet, Ugonna Okegwo on bass and Adam Cruz on drums. Tim Heath -- 5.0 out of 5 stars Sultry Czech chanteuse Marta Topferova : Romantic and a little mysterious.... Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2011 Known for her affinty with Spanish & South American music best shown in her previous albums, 'La Marea', 'Sueno Verde','Flor Nocturna' and 'Trova' Marta Topferova has made her first recording of original English language songs. Retaining the Iberian musical undertow, 'Other Shore' adds a sophisticated NYC feeling with spare poetic lyrics delivered in Marta's inimitably warm mezzo voice. Playing Cuatro alongside her musicians acoustic bass, delicate percussion, guitars, strings, flute, sparing keyboards & french horn the effect is rich and well defined with some soaring jazz tinged playing. Romantic and a little mysterious, the music here is more subtle than the delicious, moody latin pop of 'La Marea', showing expressive musical and lyrical depths. With a precise production which captures each nuance this is a lovely record. Simone Simon -- 5.0 out of 5 stars "Her voice is both husky and musical, with a subtle, rounded tone and whimsical phrasing that recalls Nick Drake. She's backed here by soft acoustic guitar, stringed instruments, horns and light percussion that conjures a distinct sense of restraint and pleasant sense of tension...This should appeal to fans of Norah Jones and Madeleine Peyroux without sounding too much like either." Combined shipping discount on all items unless otherwise noted. Just use the add to cart option and proceed to checkout when done. Please note that the Buy It Now button voids the discount.

Price: 8.99 USD

Location: Old Saybrook, Connecticut

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