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All Genres > Pop > Folky Pop > SETRA: Songs About It

Setra, whose name means "daughter of the sun," grew up all over the world. This multi-talented singer/songwriter has been described as "the little girl with the big mouth."
After a brief stint with Columbia Records, Setra broke free from the corporate shackles that were trying to change her style to be more "commercial" and produced a lyrically moving collection of songs.
After breaking free from Columbia Records and the shackles of corporate blindness and commercialism, Setra worked with Tony Wilson (now on tour tekking for the Rolling Stones) to build her own home recording faciity where she wrote and produced a collection of songs about life, aptly entitled "Songs About It."
In addition to writing these catchy, quirky songs, Setra also performed the music and produced and mixed the album herself along with a little help from some great musicians. Pianist, Joe Scott, who graced the albums of and/or toured with Lou Rawls, Aretha Franklin and
Michael Jackson, added his magic fingers to "Hearts & Flowers." And Kamu, who's skills have graced the albums of stars like Chaka Khan and Luther Vandross, played guitar on "This Time," as well as produced the track. "In My Room" is one of several songs Setra recorded for Columbia Records.
In addition to producing her own debut CD, Setra also arranged and performed vocals for Hoppy Komiyama on his Toshiba-EMI album and on the Refugee Camp's production for Sony/Japan artist, Pushim's hit single, "It's Too Late."
You may have seen Setra perform and share her views in the documentary entitled "Love Letter to New York" where she, Clive Davis, Chocolate Genius and a host of others talked about their love of music and making it happen in New York City.
One listen to Setra's introspective lyrics, catchy melodies and sultry vocals and it's clear why she's been sought after by Sony for both her writing skills as well as her artistry.
"Getting a deal is not important to me," she says. "Staying true to the song is what it's all about."
And what a wealth of material Setra has to write about! While most sixteen year old girls were focusing on important issues like boys, clothing and highschool, Setra was getting married and playing house. Two years later, she was divorced and making her way in the world alone. Wise beyond her years, this unique songwriter crafts songs about life, love, loss and new beginnings.

Check out the artist's website:
http://www.daughterofthesun.com

Track List:
1. Hearts & Flowers
2. Friday
3. This Time
4. Wings
5. Cool Rain
6. In My Room
7. Just Like You
8. A Song About It
9. If You Say So
10. What If

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