Ally McBeal's muse in Warsaw

Music journalists have a lot to say about Vonda Shepard: "A huge talent and irresistible beauty," "beautiful and intelligent," "she has all the emotions in her repertoire," "a contemporary Joni Mitchell, a blond Aretha Franklin" - these are just a few of the acclaims she has received. This week, there will be a chance to form your own judgements as Shepard will be performing on Saturday, April 28 in Warsaw's Sala Kongresowa.

Vonda Shepard started her musical career at 14, singing in pubs and restaurants. Her first two albums were not very successful, but the third finally caught the attention of music critics and the public alike. The turning point of her career, when her voice became recognizable to millions of people, was winning a part in the TV series "Ally McBeal."

Along with her accomplishments as a singer, Shepard is also a composer and lyric-writer. In her songs she tells stories of love, loneliness and searching for happiness. Owing to her unique voice, these well- known themes gain a new sound and increased depth of emotion. Critics and listeners consider her to be the voice of a generation of young, energetic women who know what they want from life.

During the concert Shepard will perform songs from her latest CD, Retrospective. Of course, there will also be songs from Ally McBeal. On the day prior to the concert, the artist will be holding an autograph session in the Empik on Warsaw's Nowy Świat.

The concert starts at 8 pm.