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"Kat Goldman - Sing Your Song"

After nearly losing her life in a freak accident a few years ago, Toronto singer/songwriter Kat Goldman has returned strong with this album that, not surprisingly, draws heavily from that experience. From the title track’s refrain of “Maybe I died and came right back to life” at the outset, Sing Your Song remains consistently life-affirming until the end and more importantly, without betraying a hint of sentimentality. Goldman’s gorgeous melodies, mostly laid down on piano, are heightened to great effect by producer Maury LaFoy’s subtle orchestration, giving the record a warm, mid-’70s vibe. By extension, Goldman’s wide-ranging voice and confessional lyrics often recall classic Joni Mitchell, especially on the entrancing “Driving All Night,” and “The Lone Plane.” On these, and most of the other songs, the magic rests in Goldman’s sheer joy in taking command of her art all over again. Her wide-eyed awareness of now having the capability to triumph over any adversity is simply irresistible. It may be trite to call Sing Your Song the feel-good hit of the year but there most likely won’t be many other albums that can match it in terms of pure optimism. (Independent) - Exclaim!


"Sing Your Song - CBC Radio"

Kat's music is driven by great lyrics, powerful melodies and a passion for life. I've played tracks off her new CD countless times on the show. I love the excellent 70's singer/songwriter feel to producer Maury Lafoy's mix. It's big music that picks you up and takes you along for a wild real-life ride. Don't quit. Don't ever quit. - Jeff Goodes, CBC Radio - Host of Fresh Air


Discography

The Great Disappearing Act - 2001
Sign Your Song - 2007

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Hailed by Dar Williams as "One of Canada's treasures", Kat Goldman is a singer-songwriter that has reached the heights of some of our greatest modern musical talents.
She also has a great story to tell. After signing with renowned manager Ron Fierstein (Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter) in NYC, Kat's career was put on hold following a near-death car accident – where a
car drove through the window of a store she was shopping in, pinning her against the wall –
just a few short days before she was to move to New York City. After months in the hospital and through ongoing rehab where she had to learn how to walk again, Kat returned to the studio to record her sophomore album, "Sing Your Song," a work of love and a testament to the human spirit.

In a recent 2007 review in Exclaim Magazine, Eric Thom writes the new Kat Goldman album "recalls the best of a moody Shawn Colvin with parallels to Judee Sill".
Kat Goldman is now celebrated as one of the strongest and most unique songwriters that has come out of the Toronto scene.
Her acclaim has spread beyond borders, when recent Grammy-nominated (2007) band "The Duhks" discovered her great songwriting talent, and did a cover of Kat's song "Annabel" on their SugarHill Records release.

Famous Canadian Folk Songwriter James Keelahan has continued to spread the word to bands in Australia who are now covering her songs down under.

Speaking of which, watch for upcoming shows in New York City where Kat will be playing with Colin Hay, lead singer of "Men At Work" April 26th and 27th at The Canal Room.