Hummingbirds, Youth Novels, and a Changing of the Season

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If the music blogs, rave reviews, and relentless touring hadn't accomplished it already, attention from network executives certainly suggests that artists from Sweden, Norway, and Iceland - women in particular - are reaching an excited authence that's anxious to hear something fresh yet familiar, genuine yet defiant of genre. Something these accomplished musicians do well. Case in point: last summer Robyn was a guest on David Letterman's show, and Conan chose fellow Swede Lykke Li for an August taping of his program. Now that the trail has been blazed however, who will be the next to catch American ears? Could Annie, Emiliana Torrini, or Ane Brun charm their way into the hearts of listeners with their latest releases?

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Hummingbirds, Youth Novels, and a Changing of the Season

When the lone figure emerged on stage at the crowded venue just South of New York's Astor Place, the somewhat dim ...

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