Ancient Land
Celtic Woman may have begun as a one-night-only concert in 2005 but it has grown into a phenomenon and one of the most successful touring groups with multiple chart records for World Music. The show has continued to evolve saying goodbye to many beloved members and introducing new fan favorites. Likewise, their sound has changed…
Lost in Love
By Chantelle Constable A warm, candlelit studio. The majestic peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. The artwork of Degas and Edmund Dulac. It’s safe to say that Natasha Hardy is a Romantic. “My album ‘Lost in Love’ organically came together when I wrote the songs, as all of the songs are inspired by my life experiences;…
Sempre Sisters
Charlotte and Olivia Marckx By Natasha Barbieri Classically trained instrumentalists Charlotte and Oliva Marckx have just released their debut album “Sempre Sisters.” We learn a little bit about the talented sisters whose beautiful playing and arrangements are sure to be a bit with crossover fans. NB: At what age did you both begin to take…
X-Over
By Natasha Barbieri X-Over is a talented husband-wife duo who share a passion for classical crossover music. Nadia Eide’s soprano voice soars to the heights while Michael Storrs’ baritone powerfully anchors them. NB: Tell us a little bit about how you both became involved in music? Nadia: Well I grew up playing the classical guitar…
Aled Jones and Russell Watson “In Harmony”
A Conversation with Natalie Rushdie Listening to Aled Jones and Russell Watson converse you can immediately sense a connection and friendship between the two. They have both been instrumental artists in the development of the classical crossover genre and have had careers most singers only dream about. In Natalie’s words to Aled, “I think every…
Athena
By Chantelle Constable For the ladies of Athena, music is in their blood and destiny. Gwawr, whose father was a successful soloist; Ellen, whose mother was a renowned concert harpist; and Sioned, whose grandfather used to lead the singing and worship in the chapel on a Sunday. All three began performing at a young age,…
Alicia Blickfeldt
By Chantelle Constable Alicia Blickfeldt is a rebel. “In a good way!” Following a cancer diagnosis in 2013 she chose to pursue a holistic path of healing and was declared cancer-free in February of 2014. Then, a few months later, she was run over by a truck. Alicia: “There were 6 or 7 breaks or…