The Hayley Clare Quintet from Australia present
'Songbird', their tribute to American singer and musical arranger Eva
Cassidy. Although relatively unknown before her tragic death in 1996 she
has since sold over eight million albums and topped the UK music charts.
This
tribute takes you on a journey through Cassidy’s life and music.
Hayley Clare guides us from Eva’s conception in Germany, her birth in
America through to her death from cancer at the tender age of 33.
Her
sudden meteoric rise to fame was partly due to the use of 'Songbird' as
part of the film soundtrack for Love Actually.
Hayley
herself has a lovely voice and it is a pleasure to listen to her and the
four superb musicians she surrounds herself with. The musical numbers
vary widely in source but are all arranged in the unique Cassidy way.
Eva Cassidy herself hated live performances but during a benefit concert
organised by her friends and family to raise funds for her treatment, she
took to the stage for the last time and sang 'What a wonderful world'.
From
one very talented singer to another 'Songbird - A Tribute to Eva
Cassidy' is a must for every fan of good music looking for a Fringe
Performance.
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