Ones To Watch 2009

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Florence Rawlings

Florence first impressed Dramatico chairman Mike Batt at the age of just thirteen when she performed at his house after hearing he was looking for female singers to sign to his label Dramatico. Two of the young singing applicants stood out to Batt immediately, one being a certain Katie Melua and the other Florence Rawlings. With Florence still so young, it was agreed that she should concentrate on school and finish her studies. Even then, whilst the majority of young teenagers were just being introduced to the real world, Florence sang with a heart and core that suggested she knew it inside out.

For her debut album, ‘A Fool In Love’, due this August, expect gritty arrangements, soulful melodies and vibrant brass work complemented by gospel vocals and addictive rhythms culminating in a blend of raw soul that has been off the airwaves for far too long.

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