This is the 3rd album by Zelmani, an extraordinarily gifted singer-songwriter from Sweden. I first heard her voice on the my best friend's wedding soundtrack ["Always You"] and was immediately struck by how warmly soothing and evocative her singing was. Not one to resort to vocal pyrotechnics, her style is much more subtle, understated and gracefully elegant. Her songs are usually mellow folk songs with gentle delicate melodies and eclectic touches such as the use of the sounds of a whiplash or tap dance and feature often melancholic, dreamy and introspective lyrics. Unfortunately, she seems to be little known outside of Sweden. Her songs touch and move one with effortless grace. A rare gem.
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