Well, I've had the pleasure of listening to Debra Cowan's CD, 'Fond Desire Farewell'. I don't understand why her voice hasn't lost any quality over time, why it keeps getting better with each listen. This fine singer AND interpreter of songs is wonderful. It's clear that she loves the material she does and the accompaniment is superb. Bravo, Deb.

I seldom go all la-la over singers from the 'trad' vein, but Cowan demands respect because she's so darned good. I've listened closely to five of her CDs so far--well, just two CDs--but each time I find nuances I missed in the last hearing, so it's like a new CD each listen. She could teach a nightingale the finer points of vocal work, and for that alone she deserves all the serious musical attention she deservedly receives. In a word, brilliant.

BM