song of the day: june 20/2011

Basia Bulat - The Pilgriming Vine

Album: Oh, My Darling [2007]

canadian singer/songwriter basia bulat became one of the indie world's most talk about newcomers with the release of her first full-length album, 2007's "oh, my darling". originally from toronto, bulat later resettled in london, ontario, where she recorded a self-released EP in 2005. her rich, expressive voice proved to be the ideal vehicle for her songs, which deal with love and life and a combination of sadness and wonder. her melodies were bolstered by a band that incorporated strings and keyboards along with the traditional drums and guitar. essentially, it's easygoing, friendly f0lk that borrows heavily from the chick-rock craze of the 1990's.

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