Nathalie Nahai released her much-anticipated second album, 'Fortune Teller' on 28th July 2008 via Fuzzy Muskrat Records. Recorded in the Southern State of Georgia, USA, the influence of folk and bluegrass music is clear and her collaboration with other blues musicians lends this album a depth and variety enriched further by the simple production style.
Early press reviews for the album have raved about 'the raw acoustics...delicate melodies and beautiful structures' (Maverick), and the 'pure quality' (Acoustic) of the record.
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Born in London to her half Iranian/half French mother, and Gibraltarian father of Scottish descent, Nathalie has been developing her musical talent all her life. Having been classically trained in violin and self-taught on guitar (which leads to a rather unique plucking style), she writes her own music and has been performing in the UK and US for the past three years, both solo and with her band.
Whilst studying at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (London), she travelled to the States to record her debut album with multi-platinum Grammy award winning producer Don McCollister. It was released in 2006 on her label, Fuzzy Muskrat Records (FMR), and received critical acclaim.
Her broad and varied life experiences have evolved Nathalie to become far more than just a singer-songwriter. Everything down from the creative packaging, which has that rarely seen attention to detail, to her clear direction of style, paying homage to Victoriana through to 20s Parisian chic, Nathalie conjures up a romanticism of innocence lost. Musically, Nathalie can also be described as a poet; as a lyricist she has developed a deep sense of dialect which is both stirring and heartfelt. She is without contemporaries.
The album, 'Fortune Teller', is personal in a far more spiritual way. The imagery of the album is taken from two Tarot cards (from the 'Rider Waite' deck); the front and back illustrations are from 'The World' card, and the inside of the CD is 'The Lovers card'. Nathalie's relationship with Tarot reading has its history; she first had a reading whilst at university, and fascinated, the girl reading said she had skills to become a good reader if she should choose to learn. So as time went on, Nathalie taught herself, went on a tarot course, and eventually ending up working at a holistic shop in Birmingham called 'Zen'. Over the next two years, she read there at weekends, after which she moved to London.
This multitude of creative forces have helped to shape the artist that is Nathalie Nahai; in 2007 she performed to packed houses in her first UK tour, and returned to the US to record her second album. This is 'Fortune Teller'.
Press for the debut album:
"With exploratory lyrics, soaring melodies and clear vocals, Nahai stands poised to guide a whole new generation through the pain and joy of the game of life" - Performing Songwriter
"A beautiful debut which showcases an amazing talent... Her heart-breakingly beautiful voice is almost hypnotic" - Maverick
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