Hayal Kahvesi Shining Stars Present: Fredrika Stahl

Famous Swedish jazz vocal Fredrika Stahl will be in Turkey as part of Hayal Kahvesi Shining Stars in March.

Any lingering doubts about the Scandinavian scene's pre-eminent role in great modern musical creation should be dispelled by Swedish Francophile Fredrika Stahl's brilliant new album. Stylishly produced by Rob Ellis, "Off to Dance" crowns her as the rightful heir to Kate Bush as the new queen of refined, dreamy pop.

Fredrika Stahl was only eighteen when she started work on her first album. As with many initial projects, nothing happened overnight; the record took nearly four years to make. Since that first venture, the musician's output has been impressive and regular, with a new album every two years. Fredrika Stahl would be the favourite in any contest for the most Francophile Swede. She spent part of her childhood in France and has lived there all of her adult life, and, above all, she speaks the language of Edith Piaf fluently. Now at ju