Photo by Natasha Beljin
ANNA'S NEW CD "WHEN IT RAINS" IS AVAILABLE NOW!
"While her dynamic singing voice is certainly the show-stealer over the course of these 12 lilting, pop-focused songs, it's what Beljin chooses to do with that striking voice that makes this disc such a standout. Her song selection is decidedly ambitious, and though the names of the artists she chooses to cover reads like a high-wire act waiting to happen, her confidence in taking on songs by the likes of Tom Waits, Daniel Lanois, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Cockburn shines through and truly makes the songs work. By incorporating her own unique arrangements and vocal approaches, she takes songs often known for their abrasiveness (especially Waits' "Get Behind the Mule"), and tames them, holding onto their grit but channeling the output through a more delicate filter. She also tackles a few traditional songs ("Soul of a Man," "John the Revelator") and adds four original compositions that easily hold their own when interspersed with the covers. In fact, one of the best parts of this album is hearing Beljin sing her own songs, especially the catchy, falsetto-filled title track. This disc contains almost a full hour of music, and you'll want to hear it all."
***** (CD Baby Review)
"Anna and Milovan" is a father/daughter duo that plays in the Greater Cincinnati area, Ohio. With influences such as Jewel, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy, and acoustic blues players, Anna and her father have created an interesting acoustic new folk/pop/blues sound. They have performed at venues such as Leo Coffeehouse, College Hill Coffee, Showcase Cinemas, Borders Books, Henke Wine, Front Porch, Dilly Deli, Cactus Pear, Harmony Hill Vineyards, Glendale Pub, Elk Creek Vineyards, The Blind Lemon, Parkers Blue Ash Grill, Arnold's, Chez Nora Rooftop Jazz Club, Rohs Street Cafe, Argentine Bean, Cock & Bull English Pub, The Iron Horse Restaurant, Symmes Tavern, Grandview Tavern, ... In addition, Anna and Milovan play at private events, corporate parties, weddings, music festivals...
