sprezzatura.

When we first heard the debut album from Bristol-based singer/songwriter Andreya Triana we were immediately hooked. So naturally, we jumped at the chance to sit down and chat with her about the writing process on the album, collaborating with Bonobo, and the scene where she grew up.

For more on Andreya, read my review of her debut album “Lost Where I Belong” over at Indie Shuffle. You can also see more live performance videos from an exclusive acoustic session (shot with my handy-dandy flipcam):

Songstress Andreya Triana covers Chaka Khan, Van Morrison

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What’s so good?

I saw avant-pop duo The Fiery Furnaces perform an acoustic set a few months back at the Largo in L.A. and was immediately captivated. The first thing I thought about was the remarkable result of the brother and sisters’ stripped-down set paired to their signature poetic lyrics.

“The cool affectation of Matt and Eleanor is gripping – they’re clearly favoring their art over any commercial notion of entertaining that coerces objectification.”

The second thing I thought was: ”God I’m starving! What’s for dinner?”

I had listened to albums by The Fiery Furnaces in the past. And like many artists, it took going to a live performance before I really understood what they’re all about. I expressed interest on Twitter that night for a book of their lyrics to read. Like a changing green light at just the right moment before pause, I was thrilled to learn that there was in fact such a book.

Arty? Refreshingly so. Entertaining? You betcha. Spoken word tends to validate itself well, particularly so on paper.

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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

One definition of legacy is what someone feels, thinks and says when they hear your name. What are you doing today to build the legacy you want?

(Author: Tim Belber)

To be myself:  ah, that is true freedom. Like Emerson says, it really is the greatest accomplishment.

I’d like to leave a thought that we can all be open minded, thought-provoking citizens. We can be mindful with our words, tactical with our tongues, and committed to opening the eyes, minds, and hearts of others. Our thoughts and ways of life are dictated by our inner selves and that voice alone. It’s important to remember that with so much noise coming from the outside.

What am I doing today to build the legacy I want?

I’m attempting to create as much as I can. My hope is that this work – this play with my passions, that is – eventually adds up to something meaningful.