Charlotte Johansen: There Are Hundreds of Ways to Kneel and Kiss the Ground
By Claire Nelson
It's easy to be skeptical of the unsigned solo artist, but in the case of Charlotte Johansen, scepticism can go take a running jump. '...Kiss the Ground' is a gem of an album, simple and sweet, if anything too easy despite some gutsy vocals. Charlotte's songwriting includes a touch of jazz, folk, pop, angst and a whole lot of passion, taking inspiration from vivacious female artists like Michelle Shocked, Suzanne Vega and Ani DiFranco. Although recorded in canada, Charlotte hails from New Plymouth, and there si that undeniable NZ flavour through each track, Kereru Wings for example. The potential in Charlotte's musical ability is exciting; with quality production and some record company backing, she could be the next local artist everyone is talking about. Get yourself a copy.
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