Corneille used music as a place where he could go and forget about the world, even if it was just for a little bit, and -- as my parents and maternal grandmother were also forced to leave their birthplace and come to America, during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution -- I am very proud to be working with Team Mom in introducing you to singer, writer, producer, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Red Cross Canada spokesperson, Corneille.
Corneille's parents and other family members were killed in Rwanda during the genocide in 1994. He alone managed to escape - first to Kinshasa, and then to Germany, where he was taken in by some family friends.
Corneille cites Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and original Motown music as influences and scored a number of hits in Canada, France and
Japan.
The Birth of Cornelius (Motown Records) is his English-language debut.
Using the cool new widget at Amazon.com, you can sample Corneille's music for yourself:
Corneille was named one of the "hottest new starts" of 2009 by the New York Daily News and -- though, I must confess I hadn't ever heard of him, before this review -- The Birth of Cornelius has a smooth rhythm and quiet bluesy tones that I enjoy listening to, while driving the car, or chillaxing on the couch with my husband, Garth (not his real name) especially, when the kids are ALL in bed AND finally asleep.
Yep, this music is just made for mom!
The Birth of Cornelius is available in stores this month and he's got a new website which will be available, very soon (http://www.corneillemusic.com) so, you too can share in this amazing man's life story.
So, what do YOU think and what's your favorite non kid-orientated music?
Yep, this music is just made for mom!
The Birth of Cornelius is available in stores this month and he's got a new website which will be available, very soon (http://www.corneillemusic.com) so, you too can share in this amazing man's life story.
So, what do YOU think and what's your favorite non kid-orientated music?
FIND IT HERE: Amazon.com
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[This review made possible by Team Mom -- no payment has been received for this blog post]
