Kevyn Lettau

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Kevyn Lettau (born 1959 in West Berlin, West Germany [1] ) is a vocalist whose most popular works are in the styles of adult contemporary pop, west coast fusion/smooth jazz, and Brazilian jazz. [2]

She scored success in the United States in the early 1990s with her albums Kevyn Lettau (U.S. Top Contemporary Jazz Albums peak No. 16) and Simple Life (Top Contemporary Jazz peak No. 6). [3]

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References

  1. "akuma". Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
  2. Kevyn Lettau Official Website
  3. Billboard, Allmusic.com