The release of "The Birth of Cornelius" doesn't just mark the arrival of a major new artist on Motown Records. The album chronicles the latest chapter for a musician who has already had a remarkable career -- and an extraordinary life. Though virtually unknown here in the United States, Corneille sells out arenas in other parts of the world.

Corneille was born in Germany, but at the age of 6, his family returned to Rwanda, their country of origin. In 1994 when the horrific genocide in Rwanda claimed more than 800,000 people, Corneille's parents and other family members were killed in the massacre. At just 17 years old, he alone managed to escape.

In turn music was an outlet for him. He found fans in France and Quebec, and has a recorded a song with a Senegalese superstar. The R&B style of this CD should appeal to fans of John Legend, Tracy Chapman and Marvin Gaye.

After having listened to this cd for a few days, I realize Corneille has some real panache. Considering this was his first album produced with English tracks, most of the songs have good lyrics, and his singing voice is flawless. This guy has talent, and if you are truly interested in experimenting with a new star and/or a new genre of music, you should check him out. His website is located at http://www.corneillemusic.com/.

You can also look at the Amazon Corneille page where you can preview some of his music as well as watch a video where he discusses his life and The Birth of Cornelius album.

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