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Soraya

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After her hard battle with cancer, Soraya comes back full of strengh, great songs and success...the first single from this production "Casi" (almost) has been a hit in the U.S and Latin America. The song delivers an important message about life, faith and reality with lines such as: "Is this a nightmare?, it can't be true, I wake up with a landslide and I start to slip, I've almost lost my faith, I've lost strengh to keep fighting", that was her feeling when she knew about her illness.

The rest of the songs are great, like "Solo por ti" (only for you) which is a beautiful ballad or "Sin explicacion" (without explanation) which is a fusion of pop and flamenco. There's also an acoustic version of "Casi".
This production has several rhythms and wonderful lyrics.

If you don't know much about Soraya I'd say that she's one of the most talented singers in the Latin Industry, her style may not be very commercial but she has many hits such as: "Derrepente", "Avalancha", "Si te vas" and "En donde estas?". Her first cd was recorded and realesed in England where she had a big impact with her cd in English.
I think that would be fare if she wins a Grammy for her song "Casi".

Wow, what can I say? Soraya never fails to satisfy her fans. Here we have the final result of her newest and most intimate cd to date. For those that are not aware--or are new fans--Soraya was diagnosed with breast cancer over two years ago, right after releasing "Cuerpo Y Alma." She had to cut her promotion short, since it was up to her to avoid sharing the same fate as her mom--for whom she wrote the song "En Esta Noche"--aunt, and grandmother. Finally, after a successful recovery Soraya is back and full of energy using her first single "Casi" to prove it. "Solo Por Ti," "Espejo," and "A Tu Lado" also lets us know that Soraya was facing a tough time, and as a result, these songs make up the best of this heartfelt cd.

I can't describe nor praise enough Soraya's talent, she always seems to outdo herself with every new cd or at least equals her previous work. In "Soraya" we hear a new side to her musical evolution, and a country beat seems to work well with the theme and mood of this cd--overcoming, surviving, but most of all empowering and succeeding after facing such a life threatening ordeal.

This cd is definately for music fans that can appreciate lyrics that make sense, but most of all it is for people who seek artists--true artists--that offer genuine music and feelings with every work they do.

No disposable junk music here. Too bad most mainstream artists can't deliver such great cds.

If you like this cd I highly recommend obtaining Soraya's other work; "En Esta Noche," "Torre De Marfil," and "Cuerpo Y Alma" for more soul-touching music.

If there's anything lacking in this CD, that is depression. Please, the songs cover a wide range of emotions from love, happiness, and the joy of overcoming cancer. This cd comes from a true artist who writes her songs, plays her guitar, and sings from the heart. This not your usual commercial nonsense crap. BTW it helps it you UNDERSTAND Spanish otherwise you wont appreciate the beauty of her music which is perhaps what's depressing some ;)

I bought this cd because I wanted to know the Soraya music, and it was a nice surprise to listen to her music and lyrics.
My favorites songs are Casi, Solo por ti, Miento, Prisionera,
Naufrago, A tu lado; I mean the entire cd. It's great

Desde peque?o me gusto la musica de soraya, me acuerdo cuando me quedaba dormido escuchando DE REPENTE, nunca me intereso la musica de soraya como ahora, no se porque razon, pero siempre me gusto, ummm debo decir que me desconcerto la muerte de esta gran mujer puesto ademas de talentosa fue muy bella y con una voz que ni que decir, este album es el mejor de todos, sus letras profundas y mensaje de esperanza, son algo que solo ella lo hizo de una forma unica, No se porque solo promociono 2 Sencillos puesto habian muchas canciones las cuales son muy buenas, pero las mejores y las mas hermosas son MIENTO, que en su version en ingles es mejor y SIN EXPLICACION que es excelente, claro esta excepto a CASI y SOLO POR TI.
Bueno nos dejo un hermoso legado y un ejemplo de fuerza y valor como ningun otro.
Lo ultimo que digo es que compren sus CD's SORAYA y EL OTRO LADO DE MI que son muy buenos.

The only other Soraya CD that I have is "En Esta Noche." I can't get enough of her beautiful voice. It is not as good as "En Esta Noche," but good enough to purchase without regret.

When I was in Buenos Aires, you could hear this CD being played over the public address systems in stores and restaurants. I also saw her music video from this CD while in Buenos Aires. I wish I could get a copy of that video. It was great.

Soraya's music is great and this is her best. The style, content and quality are fresh and amazing. You'll never get tired of listening to it. Viva la musica de Soraya!

This album, the 2003 self-title Soraya, is Soraya's fourth album. It was her comeback album after her cancer diagnosis in 2000, and is filled with upbeat, celebratory songs, many with themes of survival and triumph. Ths album went on to win a Latin Grammy for the best album by a singer/songwriter. She then made a fifth album, the 2005 El Otro Lado de Mi (The Better Side of Me) which cemented her career comeback in many countries. Sadly, Soraya passed away on May 10th, 2006, at age 37. She dedicated the last precious months of her life to penning her memories and her messages in an autobiography to benefit the cause of breast cancer education. That book, also called Soraya, is now available, and her life story is told in three parts: The Roots, The Rise, and The Race. This album, Soraya, coordinates with Soraya: A Life of Music, A Legacy of HopeThe Rise. Her book refers heavily to the music she was writing at each important time in her life, and you might enjoy both together. Also, the Soraya album was released in English in Canada, and although it's not widely available, it can occasionally be found used on sites like Amazon and Ebay.

WE HAVE A FEW SORAYA CDs. A WONDERFUL VOICE, LYRICS AND A BEAUTIFUL PERSON. WE ARE SADDENED BY HER LOSS, BUT SHE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US.

You might be wondering...Is there a voice out there that's refreshing and true, a voice that tells you life as it is, a voice that captures every emotion from love to solitude? Well, search no more. Soraya is your answer and her new CD the BIG treasure. After not editing in more that 3 years, she's back with a very personal, live, infectious cd. I am pleased to hear that she has not lost a single touch of emotion on composing great music. This self titled album shows a full recovery and the strenght to capture the audience that she deserves. "CASI" the first single (and this week's #1 on Billboard Latino)sings of hope, with a string arrangement very catchy that will keep you hitting the repeat button. Her effort is no less important in tracks like "Ser amado", "Miento" (it includes the English version for this track)and "Prisionera" giving you a chance to meditate on your relationships with the reflection of her voice. But she does not stick to beautiful slow songs only, "Sin explicacion" and "Porque te quiero" show her happy side, with lots of acustics and pop arrangements. My favorite track is "Naufrago" a song about overcoming any obstacle in life, keeping your faith and assuring you that happiness is possible, after all it sounds like a dream but this she is the real deal!