Elegant Symphony Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication...

Today's featured artist is Joss Stone, yet another Englander. At age 22, she has more than a few albums under her belt. I first found out about her from her Grammy tribute performance for Janis Joplin in 2005. I've been a fan of her music ever since.

I admire the rawness of her voice. When I bought her 2007 album Introducing Joss Stone, I found that she sang with emotion and conviction that wasn't being heard in a world of poppy ringtone artists. Apparently I've been sleeping on her though. I had no idea she released an album last year (October 2009). I think I have an album to check out.