"Lyannaj" Album released in France and the French Caribbean on November 25th 2011

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After a brilliant success in North America, the "LYANNAJ" album by Guadeloupean native Vocalist GLAWDYS N'DEE was released in France and the French Caribbean on November 25th 2011 by leading Caribbean distributor DEBS MUSIC.

Recorded in Chicago USA, in the heart of the "City of the Blues", "LYANNAJ" is an exceptional opus revealing a vibrant mosaic of a rich and unique sound signature.

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Glawdys N'Dee in the Press:

In 2010 her ground breaking debut CD entitled "LYANNAJ" (meaning To Win Over, To Connect, To Unite in Solidarity), received instant acclamation, nationally and abroad and was selected by Chicagojazz.net one of The Best Vocal Albums and Best Chicago Recordings of 2010".
http://www.jazzchicago.net/reviews/2011/Best of 2010.html

Nationally-renowned music critic Neil Tesser writes: "...the impressive Lyannaj heralds a Chicago artist of unusual depth and world-class promise.
...N'Dee's vocal style has a restrained intensity, a quality shared by the lineage of jazz singers that stretches from Billie Holiday through Nina Simone."
http://www.examiner.com/jazz-music-in-chicago/a-global-perspective-music-to-warm-a-chicago-winter

In Japan, it is listed as 1 of 20 top albums of 2009 by Samurai Latino, whose reviewer Bruca Furenchi writes: "her generous singing voice is large-hearted...as a vital force in the earth...it overflows with the feeling of the blooming of a large flower as an icon of the style of Creole blues..."
http://www.s-latino.com/review/best2009.html

Former Musical Director and Pianist for Miles Davis, Robert Irving III says: "...she is very authentic in what she does...and very knowledgeable."

"...she's a strong voice for the African musical diaspora, and Lyannaj is a very well-produced statement, demonstrating her vibrancy..." Howard Mandel - Jazz Journalists Association.

Sung in three primary languages (English, French and Creole), the "LYANNAJ" album features world-renowned guest artists, including: acclaimed Cuban bass player Victor Miranda; Nicaraguan pianist, Darwin Alejandro Noguera; Guadeloupean Great percussionist Frantz Flereau; as well as Chicago's Renowned pianist, Calvin "Koco" Brunson; Virtuoso guitarist Herb Walker; and the Legendary Bass and Cellist, Larry Gray.

One of her latest career highlights was her acclaimed performance at the prestigious 2011 Chicago Jazz Festival, preceding the Legendary Randy Weston's appearance.

A Visionary Artist:
Also known as "The New Voice of the Caribbean" Glawdys N'Dee presents a well produced compilation of 15 enchanting original songs combining with ease tradition and modern, sacred and secular that will take you on an unforgettable musical journey. And, while her musical identity has emerged from encountering many cultures, Glawdys' Creole roots have always been present in her music. "LYANNAJ", is a word deeply rooted in Creole tradition and culture and speaks directly to the heart.

From Gwoka to Blues, with accents of Jazz, Soul and Gospel, GLAWDYS' music filters the language of humanity, rhythm and music, creating a sound that is timeless, innovative and uniquely her own. Echoing the title of its debut album LYANNAJ", the music of GLAWDYS N'DEE is truly a "Celebration of Life, Diversity and People."

For additional information, please visit www.glawdys.net

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