Canadian
singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado joined that rare club in 2007, when
England's Prince William and Prince Harry personally invited the star to
appear at the Concert for Diana at London's Wembley Stadium.
Reflecting on her brush with royalty the same day thousands were celebrating Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee in London.
Reflecting on her brush with royalty the same day thousands were celebrating Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee in London.
Growing up in Victoria, B.C. -- a city named after England's Queen
Victoria -- Furtado developed a lasting fondness for Canada's royal
connections. Indeed, this city has kept its taste for royal traditions
alive ever since the British first settled in Victoria in 1841.
Furtado said that It's nice to grow up with that tradition. she said,"We respected it. We looked up to Princess Diana and the Queen," There's no way to tell when Furtado will receive her next invite to
perform for any other heirs to the throne, but she's back to making
music anyway.After a six-year break, Furtado will release her fourth
English-language studio album "The Spirit Indestructible" on September
18.The album marks a turning point in her development as a performer.The release will likely attract considerable interest, particularly
from critics who will be curious to see how Furtado's talents have
developed since her self-imposed hiatus that began after the Get Loose
Tour.
During her break, the 33-year-old Furtado formed her own record label
Nelstar Entertainment. With that label, Furtado was able to expand her
musical interests and release "Mi Plan," her first Spanish album, in
September of 2009.Furtado's timeout also gave her the opportunity to spend quality time with her now eight-year-old daughter.