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Artist
Coral Egan
12+ albums
quebecoisjazzCanadianmontrealfemale vocalists
about
With the release of her third album Magnify, Coral Egan is ready to take on the world. With beguiling tone, impeccable phrasing and true intonation, her undeniably recognizable voice flows from the heart. As a singer and songwriter, Coral creates landscapes of musical imagery and lyrical meaning that convey emotional depth and are of lasting appeal. Nor does this appeal evaporate in a live setting. Egan's stage presence exudes charisma and sensuality, but is strongly grounded by her earthy humanity, connecting the singer effortlessly to her audience. Born and raised in Montreal, Coral is the daughter of singer, composer and performer extraordinaire Karen Young, so unsurprisingly, her musical education began from day one. Her mother's ever-evolving musical tastes helped forge Coral's eclectic ear. Falling asleep backstage at her mother's shows, or during rehearsals at home, Coral lived and breathed the vibrant musical life of Montreal in its myriad musical eclecticism. At age eleven, her drive to be a part of the excitement won her a solo a cappella performance at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. This was a defining moment; she then knew what she would become. Coral's numerous performances with her mother, both live and recorded (Contredance, Good News, Canticum Canticorum) were the foundation to excellence. Numerous recording sessions and various musical projects followed, calling for her voice (among them, Cyber-Six, Luc de la Rochelière, Cirque du Soleil, K
top songs
albums
My Favorite Distraction
Magnify
The Year He Drove Me Crazy
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Beau Dommage
Smooth Jazz Cafe 11
The Path of Least Resistance
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Have Yourself A a Merry Little Christmas
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Beau D'hommage
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Berceuses Pour Philou
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Cool Jazz Christmas
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The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Justin Time for Christmas Four