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?!?/112/000/52919d0d50680ae3c88256102db3ffa0§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Malia-One Grass Skirt To London"??% 01. "The Way We Were"
?!?/112/000/3a923fd717e63ab08e7d9662d90aab0d§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Malia-One Grass Skirt To London"??% 02. "Pure Imagination"
?!?/112/000/3ee84a324f9cf6189deb906f02402b43§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Malia-One Grass Skirt To London"??% 03. "Suicide Is Painless"
?!?/112/000/5062d78e45159db73f075974cf6cd42e§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Malia-One Grass Skirt To London"??% 04. "I Have Nothing"
?!?/112/000/93ee2b965db486ee0f59036f8ed33583§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Malia-One Grass Skirt To London"??% 05. "I Follow Rivers"
?!?/112/000/9c96fd13b05f584e4bfa5bc08d8cf49a§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Malia-One Grass Skirt To London"??% 06. "Take My Breath Away"
?!?/112/000/31d9a8e9b8d7e82290ad828d013d890c§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Malia-One Grass Skirt To London"??% 07. "Everybody's Talkin'"
?!?/112/000/78cb3a3589f7bc7c63057dd02b6a892e§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Malia-One Grass Skirt To London"??% 08. "Love Me Tender"
?!?/112/000/088483c101b2a5e4fdae9ca73bf838fc§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Malia-One Grass Skirt To London"??% 09. "Maniac"
?!?/112/000/9b340428cc317465ec210a44a3ec19d2§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Malia-One Grass Skirt To London"??% 10. "Eyes Without Face"
?!?/112/000/c4fdfb0780db9fa1e4045720aaa7ec91§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Malia-One Grass Skirt To London"??% 11. "When I'm Cleaning Windows"
?!?/112/000/fd306b04d6df598a5efab984a0159ce5§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Malia-One Grass Skirt To London"??% 12. "Wand'rin' Star"
?!?/112/000/9f5e35bb9baa1f33d407a49cffdc93ae§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Malia-One Grass Skirt To London"??% 13. "Out Here On My Own"
?!?/112/000/55039d78655e9a5ffc98acef336e2413§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Malia-One Grass Skirt To London"??% 14. "Dambala"
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| Description: | One Grass Skirt To London by Malia, released 10 January 2025.
This version of One Grass Skirt To London comes as a 1xCD. - With her new studio album "One Grass Skirt To London" Malia presents a life's story filled with tracks from her youth and important moments throughout her life. One Grass Skirt To London is an 8,200-kilometer journey from Malawi to London, where the singer emigrated to as a teenager. Not only was it a geographical and temporal journey but also a musical one. Though most of all, it was a sentimental one, since the 14 songs carefully chosen for this album are so precious to her because of the memories they contain. Almost all are taken from film soundtracks, from "Everybody's Talkin'" from Midnight Cowboy to "Take My Breath Away" from Top Gun, you find "Pure Imagination" from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as well as "Here On My Own" from Fame. All of them possess an unique power to evoke an emotion through their music that has shaped her identity, helped overcome trials, and bloom as an artist. Thus, it's no surprise to hear, in the voice of Malia, sometimes even within the same song, the little girl, the teenager, the woman, and also, as if through a fascinating act of vocal transmigration, the soul of those who are no longer with us.The CD "One Grass Skirt To London" by Malia invites listeners into an intimate sound world where soulful vocals meet subtle, atmospheric arrangements. Across the album, Malia's warm, expressive voice stands at the center, supported by tasteful instrumentation that leaves plenty of space for nuance and emotion. Stylistically, the work moves between jazz-inflected soul, quiet ballads and contemplative mid-tempo pieces, creating a coherent, relaxed listening experience that is ideal both for focused enjoyment and for late-night ambience. The production emphasizes clarity and natural sound, allowing each track to breathe and highlighting the organic interplay between voice and instruments.
Malia has established herself internationally as a distinctive voice between jazz, soul and pop, known for her refined phrasing, emotional depth and a sound that is both modern and timeless. Over the years she has built a reputation through critically acclaimed albums, successful collaborations within the jazz and lounge scene, and numerous concerts and festival appearances that have brought her a loyal audience. Her recordings are often praised for their sophisticated musicality, atmospheric depth and the way her voice carries both strength and vulnerability.
The CD is released by Musik Produktion Schwarzwald, a label with deep roots in high-quality German music production. Known for its emphasis on carefully crafted recordings, the company has long stood for meticulous engineering, audiophile standards and close, artist-oriented collaboration. Releases from Musik Produktion Schwarzwald are appreciated by discerning listeners for their warm, detailed sound and for a catalogue that gives space to artists who value musical integrity and long-term artistic development over short-lived trends. With this background, "One Grass Skirt To London" is positioned as a sophisticated, enduring addition to any collection that values expressive vocals and finely tuned production. |
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62 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
0200011MS1 |
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