Singer Katie Noonan has been tackling the native languge of Brazil for her new record with classical guitarist Karin Schaupp and says it’s the most challenging language she’s ever learnt.
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Coming from a classical music background and studying a degree in music at university Noonan has learnt Italian, German, French, has sung a little in Russian and Latin but never Portugese.
“It is an extemely challenging language, probably one of the most challenging languages I’ve ever sung in,” Noonan said.
“It’s not just the pronunciation but the also the sounds of the language.”
She credited the help of a Brazilian singer and composer Eddie Gazani who was her mentor in learning the language.
The result being Song of the Latin Skies, a journey through bossa nova, samba, salsa, tango and more.
The album is a follow up to their 2012 effort together faturing classical, folk, jazz and pop songs from Australian and New Zealand artists.
The pair are on tour and will bring their fresh spin on Latin jazz and classical to the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, May 13.
The concert is one of several from world musicians to play in Wollongong recently.
Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp play IPAC, on Saturday May 13. Tickets via: www.merrigong.com.au
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