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Shelagh Mcdonald

Originally from Scotland, Shelagh McDonald moved to London in the late 1960s, where she was part of the folk-music scene. In 1970 she released her first album, Shelagh McDonald Album, which sold rather poorly. 1971's Stargazer sold better, and was critically acclaimed. However, some time after its release, McDonald disappeared and wasn't heard from again until quite recently. Shelagh McDonald's music is close to that of some of her contemporaries, for example, Sandy Denny, Nick Drake, and Duncan Browne.

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The Kiara Elles

"Sharp, Smart & Snappy!" Huw Stephens Radio 1 -
"No-one makes a noise like this, an enigmatic singer combines brilliantly with wailing guitars to create a catalogue of tunes that convulse like they're in the electric chair."
Chris Martin NME Radio -
"They are Indie, They are Electro, They are Sexy, They are Smart, The sound is Urgent and Fast Paced" Music News Scotland 2010 is set to be the year for Leeds band The Kiara Elles.

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Ana Silvera

Ana Silvera is a contemporary London born singer-songwriter. Her music is influenced by many musical styles, but is marked by an intense poeticism of her lyrics, and her classical piano style. Currently, Ana Silvera is collaborating with New York based producer Brad Albetta (Martha Wainwright, Teddy Thompson) and violinist/arranger Maxim Moston (Antony & the Johnsons, Keren Ann, Rufus Wainwright).

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Lauren Aquilina

Seventeen year old, Bristol-born Lauren Aquilina, is a songstress armed with melancholic piano-driven melodies, propelled by her formidable lyrical ability, all delivered with an overwhelming honesty, something rarely found in an artist so young. Singing as soon as she could speak, writing songs since the age of five and playing the piano since the age of seven, music is all Lauren has ever wanted to pursue.

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Anoushka Lucas

Anoushka Lucas is a singer/songwriter from London, UK. www.anoushkalucas.com Anoushka Lucas hails from Hammersmith, London where she was raised on a diet of vintage rock ‘n’ roll and jazz standards. She has been singing on and off stage since the age of 12. Fresh out of university, Anoushka has just released a self-titled EP featuring 5 original tracks with an eclectic mix of melodies, united by beautifully crafted lyrics and above all, a breath-taking voice.

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Shakespear's Sister

Shakespear's Sister were pop/rock duo consisting of former Bananarama member Siobhan Fahey and (from 1989 - 1996) singer/songwriter/guitarist Marcella Detroit (real name Marcy Levy). Detroit had previously performed with Eric Clapton, released a solo album in 1982, and has since released more solo material as well as a blues album with the Marcy Levy Band. Fahey was born in Dublin, Ireland, and Detroit was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA, hence her stage name.

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The Floe

With a name evoking images of frozen landscapes and endless blue skies, Essex-based quartet The Floe are set to release a debut album of stark beauty. But the Floe aren't just about image or trying to fit in with passing trends, this is a band of real substance, a band to believe in. Within the group there is an alchemy that makes them both distinctive and compelling. Brimming with tales of love, heartache, longing and hope...

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