Because of the deft manner in which she combines the styles of country music, pop music, folk music, and the music of her Brazilian ancestors, Anna Lopes stands out as a bright light in the huge musical tapestry of linked genres and worldwide influences that characterises the music business. At the age of 19, she uprooted her life and travelled to the United States to...

You should never give up on yourself, no matter how bad things become. It's not worth it to lose who you are, so don't do it. Not for anything on Earth, no. In that case, you'll find common ground with American singer and songwriter Emily Nicole Green, whose new single "Thief" focuses on just such a situation. "Thief" is a song about being ignored or deserted...