Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Speaking of Hayley Westenra....

Okay, I can assume that last Sunday was the first time for Jakarta to see Hayley Westenra perform. Perhaps, It was audiences' first time to hear Hayley sing. No one knows her, until her "Amazing Grace" blown their mind away.



Hayley signed a record deal with Decca (Universal Music) when she was just 14 (now she's 24). The native New Zealand singer's first album 'Pure' was recalled as the fastest selling debut classical album in 21st century. With total four international release album ('Pure', 'Odyssey', 'Celtic Treasure', 'Winter Magic'), Hayley has made 4 million record sales. With new album called 'Paradiso' on the way, Hayley is still taking the world by storm.


#things you should know about Hayley..
- Hayley is the UNICEF's youngest-ever ambassador. Her project: Bikes for Ghana Appeal
- Her duet partner lined-up from Andrea Bocelli, Jose Carreras, Ronan Keating, The Corrs, The Bedingfields, Il Divo, Mike Oldfield.
- Her audiences ranging from common people to top personalities such as HM Queen Elizabeth, Royal Family, Prime Ministers, Presidents, The Pope.
- Hayley is a sporty girl too. Means, she has opened many sport event: Football (the FA Cup Final, The European Champions League), Baseball (the NBA in the US), Tennis (the Mercedes Cup in Los Angeles)
- Japanese has a strong bond w/ Hayley. Japan is one the Hayley's biggest fans based. As a thank-you, Hayley has released two Japanese album.

Well, I'm not trying to sell Hayley, but I'm trying to introduce you some of good music out there and how it is being appreciated. By appreciating this kind of music, the more of you like it, the more class act musician perform here. The more fans, the cheaper ticket price will be sold :) Hoping this kind of music (read: Hayley) will stop by here again, in Jakarta. with NOTE: in   wallet-friendly price :)

Looking for Hayley in Jakarta's CD store:
So far, I've seen some albums like 'Pure', 'Odyssey', 'Winter Magic', 'River of Dreams: The Best of Hayley Westenra', which a national-released, are available in local store (Duta Suara, Beatz!, Disc Tarra). Imported CDs, like 'Celtic Treasure' and 'Hayley Sings Japanese Songs' are available too but in rare numbers.

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