MUSIC FOR BETTY (vinyl)

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“A timeless and emotive vocal quality that recalls the great Nina Simone.” (France Musique) The album title “Music for Betty,” which refers to the opening track Poor Blue Betty, is a tribute to the parts of ourselves that we too often hide but cherish, because they are what most surely help us flourish. With Nana Rashid, a unique blend of genres emerges, offering a new approach to modern Scandinavian vocal jazz. The music here is a powerful cocktail combining the melancholy inherent in Nordic jazz traditions with infusions of neo-soul and blues, using fiery Nina Simone-like declamations. Music for Betty is music made to heal our wounds. It is both intense and soothing. “The record features eight gems that showcase an artist with a very strong stage presence and whose storytelling talent is astonishing” --- Radio France---.