{"product_id":"888837817028","title":"Kiri Te Kanawa - Waiata - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKiri Te Kanawa\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKiri Te Kanawa, a diva whose stunning beauty, flawless vocals, and radiant presence command the stage. Born in 1944, she has grown quite a bit older and celebrated her 70th birthday last year according to the traditional Japanese counting system. To commemorate this milestone, her latest album, *Songs of the Maori*, will be released on March 6—her birthday—to coincide with her performance as the Duchess of Krakenstorp in Donizetti’s *La Figlia del Reggimento* at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. It also marks the 50th anniversary of Te Kanawa’s recording debut. Te Kanawa, who is of mixed European and Māori descent, has frequently introduced the beauty of the songs nurtured by the Māori people, her ancestral roots, and the culmination of these efforts—the 1999 album *Singing Māori* (EMI)—became a worldwide bestseller. This album, *Waiata*, can be considered a sequel to that work; its tracklist features Maori prayer songs, songs favored by the soprano Ana Hato—who took the world by storm in the 1940s—as well as original hymns and popular songs. Judging by the album cover and other photos, it is truly astonishing to see that her beauty has not faded in the slightest. Although her voice has mellowed, her singing—enriched with exquisite expression and tenderness—exudes the aroma of aged brandy and a deep sense of love. With music rooted in folk traditions yet brimming with vitality, Karl Doy’s exquisite arrangements, and above all, her singing filled with compassion—this is truly a wonderful gift from her.\nSony Music\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sme Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595640824097,"sku":"888837817028","price":2690.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/888837817028.jpg?v=1790482070","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/888837817028","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}