Raya Yarbrough opens up about her album 'North of Sunset, West of Vine' and what makes the theme song of 'Outlander' special
Raya Yarbrough may be best known to audiences around the globe as the singer of “The Skye Boat Song”, the theme for the hit STARZ television series ’Outlander’, and the female singing voice on the sci-fi hit ‘Battlestar Galactica’, however, her talents are incredibly vast. Her new album ‘North of Sunset, West of Vine’ which dropped on October 5 showcases her stunning vocal range.
This new album had been two years in the making and contains ten original songs (as well as two covers) inspired by Raya’s memories of performing in jazz clubs throughout Hollywood, initially with her father, beginning at the age of seven. With soulful and layered vocals, strings, and multi-textural soundscapes, this album is her stories brought to life. Simply stated, the record is poetic, unexpected, sexy and bold. It features drummer Tony Austin, from Kamasi Washington’s groundbreaking album “The Epic”, jazz pianist John Beasley, and Steve Bartek of Oingo Boingo, on guitar.