"Once in a blue moon we get tipped off about an act that lives up to the hype
and who has a track that we totally fall in love with. Kirsty Almeida is the act
and Gather Round is the song in question. On hearing it for the very first time
we were beguiled by its lazy but spiritual vibe. Kirsty's vocal is to
die for. We would love to hear Corinne Bailey Rae cover this tune.Kirsty was born in Gibraltar but her musical leanings were more for Jazz than
Rock! Now resident in Manchester, Kirsty is busy working on her debut album and plays frequently in the Manchester area. We know a couple of producers who would love to work with her. We are delighted that Kirsty and her band will be making their London debut at our Hit Sheet / BMI Cobden Club gig on February 25. Meanwhile check Kirsty's other Jazz, Latin and, in some places, Klezmer influenced style tracks on her myspace page. Oil has been struck!!"(Paul Kramer, HITsheet. Issue120, 25th February 2009)
"Her voice is extraordinarily beautiful. I defy any warm-blooded creature not to fall in love with her." (Go!, December 2008)
“ Miss Almeida has matured into a true class A diva - pure soul with a latin heartbeat.â€
Lubi Jovanovic (Straight No Chaser/Nascente Records)
“Almeida Girl has a sultry, soul vocal approach to latin music which adds a new and exciting twist.†- (Alex Wilson )
"Kirsty’s songs are unmediated expressions of her own vivacious character. The mood is spirited and playful, with an undertone of seduction." (Mike Butler/Manchester City Life)
"Kirsty Almeida’s vocals are sensuous and vibrant, humorous and delicate." (Dave Webster/Musician Magazine)
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