There is a marvelous singer, whose songs I return to again and again. Her songs sound familiar, yet they're incredibly original. She sings in three languages: French, English and Spanish. I, myself, find that irresistible. Over her three albums, she has transformed her sound by using influences from Europe's Gypsies, her Mexican roots and the likes of Jacques Brel and Tom Waits, whose works I thoroughly enjoy.
She has a lovely video for the song called "Rising". The song's mood strikes a chord with my melancholic side. And the illustrations, well, i just love their simplicity and thoughtfulness. The transformation of the figures add to the already dreamlike narrative.
The singer's name is Lhasa de Sela. Her music is a balm for the soul.
You can watch her videos, including "Rising",
here.
