http://jazz.dk/en/copenhagen-jazz-festival/event?eventId=2489
Martha captured Piaf's beautiful & haunting sound and we really felt the emotion despite not understanding all the French lyrics. She also played guitar for one of of her own songs and sang few her late mother wrote. She came out for 2 encores after a standing ovation. We really didn't know much about Martha, but I really like her style, range and complex powerful voice. She's got chops!
She has a new album of a selction of Edith Piaf songs - see video below for a taste.
Martha Wainwright's Piaf Record promo video from Martha Wainwright on Vimeo.
Hey Laurie - hope the trip is going well - it all looks like a great time. Just so you know, Rufus and Martha Wainwright will be playing at the Fox in Oakland on Aug 21. Maybe you can catch her again. See you back at work someday.
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