Zain Bhikha is a South African singer-songwriter who performs Islamic nasheed songs. Associated with other Muslim musicians, including Yusuf Islam and Dawud Wharnsby, Bhikha has collaborated on albums and also released several solo albums.

From the Artist
Commenting on Winter Child’s evolution, Duke states, "Getting the songs to translate [from solo acoustic arrangements] was an amazing process, but it certainly took some thought." Duke continues, "We [Duke, Lerman and Smith] didn’t want to overdo it, so our real task was to see just how far we could go before we would pull back. It was very much like splashing paint on a canvas."
About the Artist
Duke began playing piano at the age of seven, and by ten he developed a deep love for the arts. Inspired by artists such as Van Morrison, The Band and Ani Difranco, he taught himself how to play his mother’s vintage guitar. Duke spent his high school years at Philadelphia’s St. Joseph’s Prep, where he was exposed to Ben Harper and Damien Rice. Impressed by their poignant lyrics and musical ambition, Duke threw himself into writing and began performing at coffee houses in the Philadelphia area. By the winter of 2004, Duke recorded his first demo, which fell into the hands of Marcy Rauer Wagman of Drexel University’s Music Industry Program and the newly-formed MAD Dragon Records. Subsequently, MAD Dragon Records recorded four of DukeÂ’s songs for inclusion on XYX, a compilation of twelve tracks from three artists that toured as a songwriter-circle to promote the record. The buzz surrounding XYX and Duke’s emotionally charged live shows helped MAD Dragon Records secure national distribution through Ryko Distribution. In late 2005, Duke entered the studio to record his debut LP, Winter Child, for MAD Dragon Records.
Product Description
Matt Duke presents his debut album 'Winter Child,' which was co-produced by Stewart Lerman (Loudon Wainwright, Dar Williams) and Steuart Smith (The Eagles, Shawn Colvin). This record tackles a number of topics ranging from self-destructive behavior ("To Whom It May Concern"), to casualties of inner city violence ("One Small Bird"), to the mourning of a loved one ("Don't Ask for Too Much"). "Tidal Waves," one of the forthcoming singles from 'Winter Child' and "Yellow Lights," one of the record's closing tracks, channel Duke's commentary on religion and politics, while "Ballroom Dancing" displays Duke's penchant for great literature with his ode to Hemingway's short story, "Hills Like White Elephants."

Missy higgins kept a very low public profile in 2006 but that doesn't mean she hasn't been keeping busy. In fact with her typical lack of fuss and fanfare the former triple j unearthed winner spent the second half of last year in los angeles recording here brand new album 'on a clear night'. The highly anticipated release is currently scheduled for the end of april in australia. The album was recorded with acclaimed producer mitchell froom who helmed the recent finn brothers cd and the first 3 crowded house albums plus discs for such acclaimed singer-songwriters as ron sexsmith, elvis costello and suzanne vega. The first song to be lifted from the album is 'steer' - a positive and life affirming song which missy previewed live during the us and uk touring she did in mid-2006. Missy's debut cd, 'the sound of white', remains in the australian top 40 over two years after its release. The album is now certified 9 times platinum and is one of the highest selling australian albums of all time!

Having sung her way to the top of the Fame Academy pile, it's now time for winner Alex Parks to unleash her debut set. Aptly entitled 'Introduction', the set communicates perfectly Alex's phenomenal vocal abilities. Alex describes the album as a diary of her time in the Fame Academy house - featuring all the best songs performed on the show such as 'Beautiful' & 'Imagine'. Furthermore, 'Introduction' also includes original material that Alex worked on in the house - such as 'Maybe That's What It Takes' the first single to be taken off the album. Made up of six cover versions & seven original tracks in all, 'Introduction' also comes with a beautifully-designed booklet with hand-written notes by Alex herself. Includes 2 bonus tracks 'Everybody Hurts' & 'Beautiful'. Polydor. 2003.

Andrew Belle 是流行音乐界的一位全新的24岁创作型歌手，来自美国伊利诺斯州芝加哥市。他是大受赞誉的 Ten Out Of Tenn 成员之一。2008年，Andrew 发行了自己的首张EP《All Those Pretty Lights》，其中的歌曲 "I'll Be Your Breeze" 大受好评，还有些歌被收录于电视节目秀 "90210" 和 "The Real World" 之中。
最近，Andrew 被MTV选为“芝加哥最具突破性艺人” (Best Breakout Artist, Chicago)。他的音乐风格被拿来和 Coldplay, The Fray, John Mayer 相比。粉丝和评论家常把他的歌称为 "smart pop" --- 细致入微的旋律、具有深度的歌词配上大胆、富有感染力的嗓音犹如钩子般牢牢抓住了听者的心。他的首张专辑《The Ladder》在 iTunes 发行首日即冲上 Singer/Songwriter 类销量榜冠军！

这张唱片确实如开头曲一样，基调非常多愁善感。整体看来没有什么大风大浪，都是一些小甜蜜小伤心之类的情感，就连爱情在这里也变得微不足道，可就是这些奢侈的氛围牵引着情绪的波动，让整张唱片的乐感和情感显得很个人，字调弥足珍贵。Sentimental Heart很有开场曲的样子，平淡如水，在两段副歌之后，和声渐进，透露出小小的伤感。
很难在网上找到这支组合的相关资料，所以无法确定他们来自哪里，曲风什么的。总觉得听这张唱片像是一场全美旅行，随着歌曲的改变，逛便美国的各大城市。 This Is Not A Test像是温暖的加洲阳光，欢快坚定，让我想到了橘子郡男孩里面的蓝天和夕阳。Change Is Hard洋溢着加勒比海的咸味，大家永远沉浸在一片和平的状态，大胆享受生活，我特喜欢里面的那句“Change is hard,i should know ”。到了I Was Made For You这里，镜头一下子转到了阿拉巴马，热情愉悦的氛围弥漫在空气中，农家人的那种朴质纯真呈现在眼前，特别有感觉。Got Me带着我们来到了德克萨斯，缓慢舒服的节奏中西部人民怡然自得地过日子，这让我想起了海绵Bob里面的那只松鼠Sundy，有一集她想起了自己戴牛仔帽在家乡豪放地生活，典型的西部生活摆在了眼前。I Should Have Known Better的感觉是夏威夷的，草裙舞，花环，微风，海水，果汁，满满的，在这支歌里面你还可以听到女主唱隐约的笑声呢。Sweet Darlin＇完全回到了80年代的芝加歌乐队风格，充满了希望，让我想到了Chicago乐队。
当然除了这些，其他的歌也都很好听。I Thought I Saw Your Face Today的唱的部分和配乐之间的搭配速度不均的样子，可却很顺耳，感觉有点用童年感觉唱青涩爱情的味道，钢琴和口哨声显得可爱极了，就是一首偏执的小情歌。Take It Back和You Really Gotta Hold On Me有那点软爵士的味道，小小的庸懒配合着男生沙哑的和声，很适合一个人静静品位。Black Hole也是西部的味道，轻轻松松的。
另外这张唱片有一张没有名字的Bonus曲目来作为Ending，原声态的录音状态，不加任何修饰，应该就是在录音室弄的Live版本，清淡得很。
总的来说呢，这是一张非常不错的唱片，让人充满联想。不仅唱片封面好看，内容也很好听，而且耐听。（资料来自网路）

Only With Laughter Can You Win，2003
温柔美丽的旋律、悠扬流畅的歌声－－来自rosie thomas的清新民谣。一样是温柔美丽的旋律、悠扬流畅的歌声，Rosie Thomas 营造出的氛围卻极为独特－－她善于融合两种不同的极端：清亮甜美的嗓音中，隐隐透着饱经风霜的沧桑感；梦幻飘渺的色彩里，却又让人深刻感受到十足脚踏实地的草根气息。
在她的音乐中，流露着对生命深切的感性与关怀，包括童年、梦想、爱、希望，都以极其诗意方式，在清淡词句中呈现深刻情感；简单的吉他、风琴、钢琴，交织出清新、简朴的音乐风貌，彷彿是一杯蕴涵无穷深邃滋味的顶级绿茶，沁人心脾，引人回味。

眼前的黑暗永远阻挡不了心底的光芒 ，Joana Zimmer,她来自德国,是一位惹人怜惜的盲人歌手。

这是一张不错的专辑，流畅的节奏，清新的曲风，再加上歌者独特的演绎！相信你也会被吸引！“Joana Zimmer的嗓音很棒,棒得有人将Joana Zimmer称作德国的Celine Dion”

个人认为将她和Celine相提并论，确实是因为她的声线有Celine的味道，但Joana的音域俨然没有Celine的宽广，但却比Celine多了几分浑厚，甜美。不过值得一提的是Joana从小在美国长大，她的英文发音比Celine要精确些。特别是专辑中的Lucky Star，另人耳目一新。

Angus & Julia Stone来自澳大利亚悉尼的兄妹组合。ANGUS的声线是清新的男声，像春天清爽的风，一个有想法的男孩真絷的表达。JULIA的声音则像是一个充满愁绪的小女孩喃喃地向你诉说与要求，他们的音乐轻快，富有想像力，每一首的可听性都很高，是真正热爱音乐的人才能做出的音乐。

Virginia Claire Wigmore is a singer and songwriter from New Zealand. Featured on the Smashproof single "Brother" in 2009, Wigmore went on to release four albums Holy Smoke, Gravel & Wine, Blood to Bone and Ivory, with the first three having been chart-toppers on the New Zealand Albums Chart.

"Young and Beautiful" is a song by American singer Lana Del Rey for the 2013 film adaptation of The Great Gatsby. It is set to be released on April 23 as the first single for the soundtrack with the video being released a day before. A couple months before the release date, she had sung part of the song for a radio station, which included the lyrics "will you still love me when I'm no longer young and beautiful?". Musically, the song is a piano ballad.