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Neo-soul vocalist Giovanni von Essen draws her listeners in with the sheer elegance and sincerity of the refreshingly new sound and organic approach that she has to her music. Giovanni sings of timeless dilemmas and disillusionment in love in simple and humorous ways. She draws inspiration from female vocal royalty Etta Jones, Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughn, Roberta Flack and Dionne Warwick; their influences can be heard in Giovanni's unique and vibrant sound.

Recommended if you like artists such as Erykah Badu, India.Arie, Roberta Flack.