Since her debut in 2008, Malaysian pop star Yuna*s rise to international acclaim has been remarkable. In a relatively short time, the award-winning singer and observant Muslim has not only become a major star and earned accolades in own country, but she*s now reaching audiences in the United States, thanks to a smooth jazz-inflected R&B-meets-disco sound and her beguiling voice.
It doesn*t hurt that Yuna has also collaborated with Pharrell on her song "Live Your Life" from her self-titled international debut album, and on her latest record, Nocturnal, with Robin Hannibal -- the the Danish producer and member of Rhye and Quadron. The album is a richly textured collection of sleek and fizzy songs -- like her single "Rescue" -- that carry a lot of emotional depth and power.

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