> Renee Fleming adds, ''In the last couple of months, I thought, 'Why not say this = > is who I am?' I think of Joni Mitchell (news) -- I'm a huge fan -- who = > delved into many different styles, lost some fans, gained new ones. Each > = record had integrity, and that's a good model to follow.'' >
She also said in one online interview that "Hejira" is one of the six non-classical albums she considered influential for her. Another soprano, Dawn Upshaw, also admitted that she is Joni fan. Joni's influence really knows no musical boundaries. Joseph (was in Bali 2 days ago)
