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Short and Sweet NYC, CD Review >>
M. Nahadr’s voice bellows upwardly in a full ranged, heady strength that is powerful yet angelic, it overwhelms because of its beauty and it also soothes. Sultry, smoky, rich, and soulful, EclecticIsM shows off this dynamic songbird in all her glory. Easily M. Nahadr’s vocal company is that of Cassandra Wilson and Chaka Khan. Rhythmic pulsing, chill-worthy and sweet thoughtful musical gems add to the richness of the album. M.’s grace floats over spaced out guitar strumming, wicked grooves and soft ballads. Her very refined, very stylized harmonies expand over a nice mixture of pop, rhythm and blues, ambient, and jazz structures. This album is the perfect companion to any environment and any mood. M. Nahadr’s perfect octaves make nice, every time. Outside of her sound but along with it, M. is stunning. She is a performance artist who explores balance after chaos and self-acceptance in a world that is not willing to embrace its own in her off-Broadway show, “Madwoman: A Contemporary Opera.” M. speaks to her life as an African-American albino. Her funkier side is heard on the soft pop upbeat sway of “The Dance.” The more rock infused sounds of “Blue Morning Sunday,” start out with a slide of electric guitar. M.’s voice glides in and out of an early morning dainty butterfly riff seemingly about a lover who has disappeared, so like a true survivor M. Nahadr decides to serenade the sun.
Chanda Jones
06/24/09 >> go there
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