Calling Rachel Persaud’s album One Little Voice simply must be some sort of joke. Sure, this album features one voice. But little? Not! Instead, this operatic pop vocalist from Etobicoke, Ontario is a powerhouse singer. Born into a spiritual Guyanese-Canadian family, this woman is a poet, musician and singer. She went to high school at the Etobicoke School of the Arts. And wouldn’t you know it; she majored there in music and dance. When it was time for college, she majored in both classical vocal performance and English.
The confusingly named One Little Voice is Persaud’s second CD. Her first album is called Beta, and was issued in 2008. As if all this artistic activity is not enough, Persaud will also release what she’s termed a psycho-spiritual fictional book sometime in 2010.
Although their singing styles are markedly different Kate Bush is a name that comes to mind when listening to Persaud’s music. This is because both women have a flair for the dramatic. When she sings a song titled “Crazy Man,” you have to wonder just who is calling the kettle black. Persaud’s not crazy, but she’s certainly not your typical pretty little diva. If you’re not a big fan of classical pop singing, you may want to skip directly to one track named “Davis Jr.” On this one, Persaud sings it with a bit of gospel soul in her voice. It’s a refreshing touch to hear her break away from the whole formal vocal style for something a little more natural.
There are plenty of little voices on the pop scene, which are artificially propped up by Auto-Tune and other studio trickery. However, if you want to hear a real beautiful freak of nature, get a copy of Rachel Persaud’s One Little Voice. No doubt, she will likely make a big impression on you.
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