Search - Barbie Anaka :: In Love With a Memory

Soul-soothing sounds; a fresh voice and melodic phrasing over an undeniable groove. Barbie Anaka has been compared to Sade; with her warm, smooth tone and sultry style. With a formidable group of the Northwest's finest musicians (Michael Powers, Darren Motamedy, Garey Shelton, Ben Smith and many others), her vocals float effortlessly over top of the music, which is a compelling blend of jazz, pop, r & b, and blues. Penning 8 of the 10 tracks herself, Barbie has definitely been inspired through life experiences; writing about love, people and situations. Her music has received acclaim from respected industry colleagues: J.R. Reynolds, author/journalist and former Billboard editor writes, "Barbie's lyrics are as heartfelt as they are thoughtful. They're a throwback to the days when singers took their songs seriously and didn't regard them as mere disposable goods designed to drive album sales." And popular Seattle radio host, Cedric James from KWJZ-FM, 98.9 "Smooth Jazz" adds, "Barbie is a jazz vocalist well on her way to earning national recognition."