Natalie Merchant -Keep Your Courage -NONESUCH CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "Big girls"

02. "Come on, Aphrodite"

03. "Sister Tilly"

04. "Narcissus"

05. "Hunting the wren"

06. "Guardian angel"

07. "Eye of the storm"

08. "Tower of Babel"

09. "Song for himself"

10. "The feast of Saint Valentine"

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"Keep Your Courage" is Natalie Merchantâ??s ninth solo studio album and first of new material since 2014â??s self-titled record. An eclectic album, produced by Merchant, it features two duets sung with vocalist Abena Koomson-Davis (Resistance Revival Chorus), contributions from the Celtic folk group LÃºnasa and Syrian virtuoso clarinetist Kinan Azmeh, and horn arrangements by jazz trombonist Steve Davis. There are lush orchestrations throughout by seven composers including: Gabriel Kahane, Stephen Barber, Colin Jacobson, and Megan Gould. Keep Your Courage comprises nine original songs by Merchant as well as an interpretation of â??Hunting the Wrenâ? by Ian Lynch of the Irish band Lankum. The vinyl LP edition of Keep Your Courage includes four bonus tracks from earlier albums, previously unreleased on vinyl. -

2023 release, the ninth album by the singer/songwriter and her first since 2014. An eclectic album, produced by Merchant, it features two duets sung with vocalist Abena Koomson-Davis (Resistance Revival Chorus), contributions from the Celtic folk group Lúnasa and Syrian virtuoso clarinetist Kinan Azmeh, and horn arrangements by jazz trombonist Steve Davis. There are lush orchestrations throughout by seven composers including: Gabriel Kahane, Stephen Barber, Colin Jacobson, and Megan Gould. Keep Your Courage comprises nine original songs by Merchant as well as an interpretation of "Hunting the Wren" by Ian Lynch of the Irish band Lankum.

Packaged in a 4-panel gatefold cardboard sleeve, including a 12p-booklet with lyrics and credits. This album is dedicated to Joan Didion (1934-2021) and all her sisters. ? &© 2023 Big City Sister, Inc. Made in Germany

"Keep Your Courage" is the latest studio album by acclaimed singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, released in CD format by Nonesuch Records. This evocative collection showcases Merchant?s signature poetic lyricism and rich, expressive vocals across a series of deeply personal and socially conscious songs. The album explores themes of resilience, hope, and compassion?qualities that have defined Merchant's celebrated career since her days as lead vocalist for 10,000 Maniacs through to her successful solo journey. With multiple gold and platinum albums to her name and hits like "Carnival" and "Wonder," Natalie Merchant remains an influential figure in contemporary music. Nonesuch Records, renowned for its commitment to artistic integrity across genres from classical to alternative rock, continues its tradition of supporting visionary artists with this compelling release.

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7559790785

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