Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, July 21, 2004, Page 16, Image 16

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Pop star launches
new single ‘I Pray’
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luly 21, 2004
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Amanda
Perez
strates her formidable skills behind
the mic, the piano and in the pro­
ducers booth.
Amanda’s life prior to landing a
record deal has proven that the ups
and downs do make you stronger
Hailed by USA Today as a “pow­ and true talent does tend to raise its
erhouse,” and picked by “Teen hand!
People” as one the year’s “ones to
T h e ta le n te d 2 4 -y e a r - o ld
watch...a mix between Missy Elliot w rite r-p ro d u c e r-sin g e r-ra p p e r
and Aaliyah,” Amanda Perez is back offers another m usically innova­
with a follow-up to her chart-top- tive delivery. Her debut Virgin
ping single “Angel.”
Records album, A ngel, stood as a
Her latest effort, “1 Pray” set for landm ark musical journey from
release this week, sees the Ft. one o f m usic’s most prom ising
Wayne, Ind. native exploring simi­ artists. P erez’s style is only the
lar themes. Once again, she demon­ tip o f her creative iceberg.
Singer compared
to Missy Elliot
and Aaliyah
Vancouver Symphony
Announces Season
Conductor Salvador
Brotons
“Let Us Entertain You,” the theme of the
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s 2004-
2005 season includes a variety of musical
experiences for all to enjoy. Performances
are Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m. and Sun­
day evenings at 7 p.m.
A “Musical Conversation,” open forum
about the music and composers, precedes
each Saturday concert, beginning at 2 p.m.
Under the direction of music Director
and Conductor Salvador Brotons, the new
season opens with Music Journey’s on
Oct. 9lh and 10“1 and continues with other
special programs throughout the year.
Forinformation.call 360-735-7278or visit
online at www.vancouversymphony.org.
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