Ana Popovic: Unconditional (Limited Edition) auf 2 LPs

Unconditional ist Ana Popovics drittes Album für Eclecto Groove Records und zeigt die feurige Gitarristin in Top-Form. Mit diesem Album geht sie Back To The Roots und es verspricht, dass diese ihre am Blues orientierteste Aufnahme ist.

Das Album wurde in New Orleans vom Grammy-Gewinner John Porter produziert, der bereits bei ihrem US-Label-Debüt Still Making History mit Ana zusammengearbeitet hatte. Außerdem wirken einige sehr talentierte Special Guests wie Louisiana Slide-Gitarrist Sonny Landreth und Mundharmonika-Virtuose Jason Ricci mit.

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Widely regarded as one of worlds very best female guitar-players - Ana Popovic is set to release her new album, UNCONDITIONAL, on EclectoGroove Records. Recorded at the famous Piety Street recording studios in New Orleans, it is Ana's sixth studio release.

Unconditional is produced by Ana Popovic and Grammy Award winning John Porter. “I recorded in Eclectic cities like Memphis and Los Angeles but always wanted to go to New Orleans the capture something of their rich musical history" says Popovic, who was born in Belgrade, Serbia . "I loved being in New Orleans for a period of 3 months. I love everything about that city. It's vibe, spirit and optimism and not to forget hospitality and kindness of the people. I think it influenced the album in more ways than just musically. "

On 2011’s Unconditional, Ana truly is a guitargodess. A daring slide and powerful guitar record. A soulful fusion of contemporary and classic blues. The album features New Orleans very best musicians like Sonny Landreth, the amazing Jon Cleary and David Torkanowski on hammond B3 and piano, Calvin Turner on bass and Doug Belote on drums. "I was fortunate to have the fabulous Sonny Landreth - my slide idol since my Belgrade years- to play on the album, a dream come true'' says Popovic. Also incredible harp player Jason Ricci makes a guest appearance.

Of the album’s twelve songs, eight are originals by Popovic from which two co-written by writing partner Mark van Meurs. Also on the album, songs from the rich blues history done by some of Ana's favorites, like Koko Taylore, Buddy Guy, Otis Span, Nina Simone and Sugar Pie DeSanto. “The title "Unconditional", Ana explains, "describes what I feel on stage. That place is simply unconditional. It is magical. It’s just me and my guitar, notes, sounds and drum grooves. I let the band lift me up, and I feed off of their energy. I hate to think when playing. I only feel. Unconditional is how I stand towards my music -it’s mine, it’s sacred, and it’s with no boundaries. Absolute, definite. I tend to put everything I have into it and don’t let anything or anyone get in between, except the people that truly inspire me." (anapopovic. com)

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,,John Porter als Produzent, Jon Cleary als New-Orleans-erprobter Pianomann, was soll da schiefgehen? Genau, gar nichts – Ana Popovic liefert eine im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes reife Scheibe ab. Waren ihre Arrangements bei aller Virtuosität und Wirbelwind-Attitüde schon mal einen Hauch vollgepackt, so ist hier alles locker, abgehangen und dennoch spritzig wie die “Slideshow” mit Sonny Landreth." (Good Times, Oktober / November 2011)

,,Ein ,,back to the roots & blues album" sollte es werden und tatsächlich legt die attraktive Gitarristin und Sängerin Ana Popovic ihr bislang bluesigstes Werk vor." (bluesnews, Dezember 2011 - März 2012)