60pp CD Book Limited Edition

Original texts (English, French).

This is the Arte Verum album with the highest potential so far. Barbara at her best, singing the blues naturally, with heart and voic. She sings of women who are weak, strong, worthy, conquered by love, but who are always ready to forgive: suffering, but also full of humour and hope. Barbara Hendricks imbues the blues with the same feeling of freedom and fluidity inherent in her classical interpretations. Bessie, Billie, Duke… She gives them parity with Mozart, Poulenc or Stravinsky with the same love, the same respect.This album charms and surprises.