THEN AND NOW: SINGER BURDETT BACK IN FULL BLOOM AFTER 15 YEARS
=0D=0A=Nearly fifteen years ago, in August of 2000, there was quite a buzz around town about the label-defying, theatrical mezzo-soprano chanteuse Cari Burdett, as her face hit Victoria newspapers accompanied by headlines like "Marching To A Different Beat".
Since the time the Victoria spotlight was on her in 2000, Burdett's journey has been quite the interesting ride. The Cole's Notes version is that she earned a vocal music degree from Montreal's McGill University and a Masters' Degree from London's Royal Academy of Music, she lost her voice, got it back, survived a nearly fatal car accident, lost the will to sing, moved to Sweden for four years to raise her children, and finally came to the place she finds herself now, back in hometown Victoria, passionate about singing again, and releasing a brand new album - Magnolia.
Burdett - who cites Edith Piaf, Joni Mitchell and Nina Simone as influences - says her live show is an opportunity for people to "go on a world tour in one night", as she musically moves from country to country and from language to language. This movement is reflected on the new album she is releasing on March 21st, when she performs in the Upstairs Lounge at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre. A vocal journey through Italy, Spain, Sweden, France and Canada. This European fusion of opera, folk, jazz and world music is theatrical, virtuosic and at times also impromptu.
=0D=0A=Joining Burdett on stage will be an impressive line up of outstanding artists including, Miles Black, Richard Moody, Mark Atkinson, Sean Drabbit and Kelby McNayr.
=0D=0A=An exciting evening of outstanding music you won't want to miss!
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Tickets: $20 advance | $25 at the door
=0D=0A=available at Ivy's Bookshop, Long & McQuade and Lyle's Place
as well as securely online at www.cariburdett.com
or www.beaconridgeproductions.com
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