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Named after and dedicated to her mother, Emilia Mårtensson’s Loredana is a collection of heart-stopping songs filled with music of enormous delicacy, subtlety and imagination. — Jazzwise, August 2019, 4 out of 5 stars

Release Date: 8th Nov 2019
Catalogue No: BDV19156
Label: Babel
Length: 42 minutes

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August 2019

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Arm Ourselves (against Ourselves)

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There (Reversed Lullaby)

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Luca Boscagin, Emilia Mårtensson

Weariest River

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Loredana

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Aino

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Jag Unnar Dig Anda Allt Gott

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One More for Ana

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Shine a Light On

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Emilia Mårtensson

Be Still / Grow

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Emilia Mårtensson

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London based, Swedish vocalist Emilia Martensson shares her fourth LP ‘Loredana’, a beautifully introspective journey through the adversity and wilderness of the term ‘Mother’.

hese acute observations into the complexities of one of the most significant relationships of our lives has produced an explosive body of work infused with Scandinavian folk, jazz and art pop. From the swathes of dreamy strings and pockets of brass instrumentation on opening number ‘Arm Ourselves (Against Ourselves)’ to the delicate electronics of ‘Weariest River’, each track is enriched with Emilia’s exquisite vocal talent and thoughtful lyricism.

The album’s title track ‘Loredana’ is a tribute to Emilia’s mother, inspired by the book ‘Women Who Run With The Wolves’ by Clarissa Pinkola Estes. “Clarissa describes the female psyche though ancient stories and this book had a huge impact on me” Emilia explains. “I also read this book at the start of the #MeToo movement which is also weaved in to the story of the song as much as it is a tribute to my strong and fiery mother.”

Following the release of three critically acclaimed albums, Emilia was awarded ‘Vocalist of the Year’ at The Parliamentary Jazz Awards in 2016 and granted the ‘Women Make Music’ funding scheme by PRS For Music. Her gentle yet expressive voice and highly personal compositions are firmly rooted within the folklore and countryside of her native southern Sweden, adding to the

mystique and allure of a distinctive and truly original artist. Alongside these accolades, the talented artist has also garnered support from Jazzwise, Jazz UK, Time Out and The Daily Telegraph for her beautifully intricate works. ‘Loredana’ is a diverse album full of standout lyricism, distinctive instrumentals and compelling storytelling, further demonstrating Emilia’s penchant for

creating memorable music.

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August 2019

Named after and dedicated to her mother, Emilia Mårtensson’s Loredana is a collection of heart-stopping songs filled with music of enormous delicacy, subtlety and imagination.

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