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Charlene Kaye is a classically trained pianist turned pop songwriter who gathers all the essential elements of classical and folk to create a lush sonic palette that blurs the lines of both worlds. Her debut record, Things I Will Need in the Past, is a deftly orchestrated work which offers the magnitude of a symphony and the modesty of a haiku, with romantic lyrics and vibrant melodies delivered by her gentle yet commanding bell-clear alto. Pure, poetic, and full of personality, each tune delivers a sincerity and absolute musical clarity that lingers long after the music has stopped.
