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| Indeed, Soraya's georgeously crafted
new songs transcend genre and expectation. "I'M
YOURS" is the result of two years of musical
and spiritual exploration that brings the acclaimed
singer-songwriter to a new level of emotional
connection. From the from cumbia-style rhythms of
"La Misma Historia", which evoke her
Colombian homeland, to the vibrant energy and exotic
flamenco and Middle Eastern influences of the first
single "I'm Yours", to the lilting grace
of "Tu y Yo". "I'M YOURS" brings
folk, Latin R&B, pop and country together in a
stunning and instantly memorable sonic whirl. Soraya
grew up in both Colombia and the U.S.: she picked up
the guitar at age five and was instantly obsessed,
drawing inspiration from both her Latin musical
roots and American folk singers. Later, she
sharpened her storytelling instincts with a stint as
a English literature major in college. Her debut
albums On Nights Like This, was released in 1996 to
critical raves and led to tours opening for Natalie
Merchant, Zucchero, Sting and Alanis Morrisette, as
well as a headlining trek and festival appearances.
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