Ottmar Liebert#2 | en

Elise started singing as soon as she could talk. She learned to escape the turmoil of childhood by immersing herself in the art of songwriting. When things got bad, Elise could always be found in her bedroom... singing her heart out. Pain, happiness, betrayal, love and loss; Elise mines her real life for inspiration, finding it in everything from the joy her children bring her to the rollercoaster of emotions created by love, heartbreak, and hope. "I'm Yours Tonight" and "Just Around the Corner" came to life after collaborating with local musician/producer Tyler Ward, representing the tip of the iceberg...

German Ottmar Liebert composes, performs and records music in a "Nouveau Flamenco" style, which mixes elements of flamenco with jazz, bossa nova, and other genres. Ottmar Liebert's music can be difficult to categorize, which is welcomed by the artist himself. It is usually placed in the New Age section at record stores, or under world music from Spain. He has recorded with his band, Luna Negra, since 1990. Liebert describes Luna Negra as a "rubber band"--it changes with the seasons, members are always coming in or out. The only constant members are Ottmar himself and bassist Jon Gagan. Since 1990,...