Priscilla to perform in Korea

Rising Korean-American Singer Priscilla Ahn to Perform in Seoul
By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter

Rising Korean-American singer Priscilla Ahn is causing a buzz in the U.S. music scene, thanks in large part to her song being featured on the hit show ``Grey's Anatomy." The song ``Dream" struck a chord with many fans when it was featured on the season four finale of the hit drama.

Korean fans are likewise taking notice of Ahn and her music, mainly because of her Korean heritage. Ahn was born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft in Fort Stewart, Georgia, but later changed her name to reflect her Korean mother's last name.

Ahn will perform in Seoul for the first time at the Sangsang Madang Live Hall in Hongdae, Dec. 4. Ahn, who has a beautiful, lilting voice, is often compared to Grammy Award-wining singer-songwriter Norah Jones

The 24-year old singer grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania. Influenced by her musically inclined mother, Ahn always loved singing and playing the guitar. After her high school graduation, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music.

Ahn independently released a self-titled debut album in 2006. Her talent did not go unnoticed, and the prestigious Blue Note Records quickly signed her up. Blue Note Records is the same record label as Norah Jones.

Ahn released her first major label album ``A Good Day" earlier this year, receiving good reviews. One music critic described the album as an ``artful balance of youthful whimsy and grown-up sophistication," and praised Ahn's ``stunningly self-assured voice."

``Dream" was featured not only on Grey's Anatomy, but also included in the soundtrack for the hit thriller ``Disturbia." She also performed the song on ``The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

Rising Hongdae singer Yozoh is the opening act for Ahn's concert. Tickets are 55,000 won. For English language reservations, call 3444-9969 or email 9ent@naver.com. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555 (Korean only).

Priscilla performing Are We Different