Renée Asteria
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
World music
Status:
Most recent release, Renée Asteria, 2005
See also:
Renée Asteria's site
Comparisons:
Marisa Monte, Sade
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Renée Asteria's fusion of styles is very pleasing to the ear. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Recommended first album:
Renée Asteria is her debut
Recordings:
Renée Asteria
Renée Asteria
Release info:
2005--self-released
Availability:
See Renée Asteria's site
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
Renée Asteria--lead vocals, backing vocals, rhythm guitar
Guest artists:
Craig Gurwich--backing vocals
M. Delaney--rhythm guitar, lead guitar
M.C.--bass
Anthony W.--keys
Chris W.--drums
Produced by:
R. Asteria, D. Maglerek, and C. Gurwich.
Comments:
Renée Asteria's debut seems very relaxed and its many influences coexist happily. Her smooth vocals and the music mesh well. The reggae stylings of "Sweet Ben" come across as natural and not forced. "Cry of Ecstasy" captures the joy and pain of being in love. It doesn't resort to anything exaggerated and its funky underpinnings work well. "Open Mind" is a pretty ode to well, open-mindedness. Asteria sings beautifully as ever. She's clearly a real talent. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Thanks to stjarnell@yahoo.com for her work on this entry.
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