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Icelandic teenage soul star releases international album

December 17th, 2008 AElliott No comments

Butterflies and Elvis is the debut international release from 18 year-old Icelandic singing sensation, Yohanna. The ‘vibey’, catchy album could best be described as a mix of inspirational pop and arrestingly soulful vocals.

Already a multi-platinum star in her own country, she was signed by Sony’s Tommy Mattola at 13 and has since been working with some of the industry’s biggest names. Lee Horrocks, who shares the album’s song writing credits with the singer, calls her voice remarkable. “It’s something I’ve never seen before,” he says. “It’s very pure, very original.” Veteran recording engineer Thomas Yezzi has his own explanation. “She’s an 18 year-old, white Icelandic girl with the soul of a 50 year-old black woman. She’s really amazing.” Read more…