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International
section of Billboard, June
28, 2003
ETHNIC
HORIZONS:
Tradition meets technology on Greek singer Kalliopi Vetta's
latest album, Horizon. A joint Virgin Greece/Virgin France project,
the album has been released in Greece, Switzerland, Germany,
Austria, and Turkey. A French release is slated for July. Fusing
sounds of the Greek countryside with world music, Horizon
embraces diverse genres and music traditions. French producer
Philippe Eidel says, "I think everyone in
Europe has a very special relation to Greece." Steve
Lee, director of Virgin marketing for EMI Recorded Music
Continental Europe, adds, "The market is growing for more
exotic sounds and collaborations between cultures, so Horizon
comes at a good time. Greek music has a high profile
after exposure from the hit movie 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'
".
Vetta, who sounds like a cross between Loreena
McKennitt and Enya, will tour Europe this
summer.
By MARIA PARAVANTES
You
can buy
this CD in a lot of places online.
October 23,
1999
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