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Katherine Jenkins - Believe

Katherine Jenkins - BelieveThe Welsh mezzo-soprano became a classical star with her mix of arias, hymns and pop songs. Now, with Canadian producer David Foster, who worked the same magic for Josh Groban, Katherine has her sights set on pop stardom. Her seventh album features several surefire hits, including “I Believe,” an emotional duet with Andrea Bocelli, and a gorgeous cover of Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel.” But she misfires with a glossy rendition of Bob Marley’s “No Woman No Cry,” a song better suited to rootsier interpretations.

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