Album: Second Nature by Miriam Stockley (2003)
Genre: Pop | Style: Classical
Format: Album

Description: "Second Nature"  is the second solo album by South African-born British singer Miriam Stockley, released in 2003 on the Narada label. Jonathan Widran (allmusic) writes " Another magnificent mix of styles that evoke Finnish nights, African plains, Peruvian Andes and all the joy of Enya, Sarah Brightman and Miriam Makeba rolled into one. "Umoya" features pounding grooves and esoteric wordless vocals blended with the tribal chants of her native land, while "Rainsong" features a gossamer weave of hypnotic vocals and flute."

Artist Background: Miriam Stockley (born 15 April 1962) is a South African-born British singer. She was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and her work is influenced by the African music in her home country. Her unique vocalese style gained international acclaim when Karl Jenkins' launched the Adiemus project with "Songs of Sanctuary", featuring Stockley as the lead vocal. She is married to Rod Houison. They have two children, Carly Houison and Leigh Brandon Houison. Their residence is Orlando, Florida, United... Part of the Johannesburg, South Africa music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Classical style.

Related Artists: Moya Brennan, Adiemus, Karl Jenkins

Music Scene: Part of the Johannesburg, South Africa music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Classical style.

Tags: Pop, Classical, 2000s, Album


"Second Nature"  is the second solo album by South African-born British singer Miriam Stockley, released in 2003 on the Narada label. Jonathan Widran (allmusic) writes " Another magnificent mix of styles that evoke Finnish nights, African plains, Peruvian Andes and all the joy of Enya, Sarah Brightman and Miriam Makeba rolled into one. "Umoya" features pounding grooves and esoteric wordless vocals blended with the tribal chants of her native land, while "Rainsong" features a gossamer weave of hypnotic vocals and flute."

Second Nature

Miriam Stockley

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