A 9-year veteran of the indie R&B circuit,
Amel Larrieux stretches her vocal wings on
the stellar, yet painfully overlooked
"Bravebird." Serving as her solo sophomore
set, the New York-based singer/songwriter has
crafted a disc that mixes midtempo melodies
with beautiful and lush lyrics. Lead single
"For Real," written by Larrieux and her
husband Laru Larrieux, opens with a serene
piano solo that is accented by the voice of a
young baby cooing. If you lean more toward
the mature side of the R&B spectrum, and/or
appreciate such artists like Anita Baker,
Sade and Goapele, then Amel Larrieux's 2nd
solo album "Brave Bird" should appeal to you.
This mid-tempo track defies categorization by
combining soft R&B with organic jazz and
genuine soulfulness. Tags :souljazzrnbamellarrieux