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“The Emblem” 4-star review in 17seconds

clara — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:24:07 +0000

Clara Sanabras is one of those artists who is quite an interesting proposition when encountered on paper, before even a note has been heard of her music. She has Sioux and Gypsy blood, was born in France, raised in Spain and now calls herself a Londoner. Amongst the instruments she plays on this album are baroque guitar, telecaster and Indian harmonium.

To describe her as folk or world (shudder) music would be a case of very lazy categorisation, because there’s a whole heap of influences from across Europe and indeed further afield that come into play on this album. Perhaps close comparisons would be Maddy Prior and Joanna Newsom; she has the respect of folk traditions and purity of voice of the former, whilst the visionary approach of the latter. There’s a number of great tracks on this labum that can’t but help win you around ‘Dovetailing Love’ ‘Ode To Jimmy Jo and the title track, to name but three.

There’s a number of artists who get lumped in with the ‘world’ music lot who seem to produce music that’s very worthy and utterly dull, and usually leaves people rather afraid to admit that they don’t like, or don’t get it. Don’t fall into the trap of assuming that Ms. Sanabras is of that ilk. This is something different, something special -and unlikely to soundtrack a dinner party near you any time soon.

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Clara sings on “Dear Esther” video game soundtrack

clara — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:54:01 +0000

Clara’s the featured vocalist on the soundtrack for the award-winning video game “Dear Esther”, with music by Jessica Curry. The entire score is a masterpiece and features an incredible string quartet as well as Clara singing on the tracks “Always (Hebridean Mix)” and “Always (Sanford Mix)”Available to buy on iTunes from February 14th. Dear Esther was created by Dan Pinchbeck and Robert Briscoe. Built on the Source engine, it abandons traditional gameplay, leaving only a rich world soaked in atmosphere, and an abstract, poetic story to explore.

Tomorrow Feb 14th on BBC Radio Scotland’s Global Gathering

clara — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:06:41 +0000

Listen to Mary Ann Kennedy’s Global Gathering, Tuesday 14th of february, 8pm to 10pm, BBC Radio Scotland. Featuring songs from Clara’s new album The Emblem.

Mary Ann Kennedy presents a world music show with a uniquely Scottish perspective, featuring live music from local and international artists and the latest releases from around the globe. Available online live at those times around the world and available for a week afterwards on listen again. Don’t miss it!

Listen to The Emblem on BBC Radio Norfolk this Friday (FEB 10) at 5:30pm!

clara — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:34:19 +0000

RADIO NORFOLK: 95.1 FM/ 104.4 FM/ DAB

A GREAT REVIEW for The Emblem in R2 Magazine (Jan 2012)!

clara — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:01:50 +0000

Clara on JAZZ FM’s DISCOVERY SHOW!

clara — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:40:00 +0000

Clara will be on the discovery show live at Boisdale in Canary Wharf on the 29th of February 2012. The concert will be broadcast a week later on Jazz FM.

With Jools Holland as a patron, The Aberdeen Discovery Show @ Boisdaleis a unique night of discovery in the heart of the City with new music from the jazz stars of today, tomorrow and beyond.This sensational series of shows is brought to you by Aberdeen Asset Managementand takes place at Boisdale in Canary Wharf.

BMI Voyager Feature (Nov 2011)

clara — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:55:31 +0000

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