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The best way to learn about Celeste, the rising British soul singer and songwriter with a gift for channeling earlier eras, is to ask about her songs.
Take “Ideal Woman,” the opening track on her first major-label album, “Not Your Muse,” which was released last Friday. In it, she sings, “Please don’t mistake me for somebody who cares” with a husky, jazzy sang-froid that calls to mind Billie Holiday. The lyrics reflect ongoing insecurities she’s had in relationships. “I would always think, maybe boys don’t like me because I’m too tall,” she said evenly during a recent video interview. “Or maybe it’s because I’m mixed race. Or maybe they don’t like me because I’m outspoken. My mom was like, ‘You’re just too beautiful they’re intimidated.’”
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Celeste, a Young Singer With an Old Soul, Makes Her Move
The 26-year-old British musician writes songs infused with experiences, feelings and coincidences. Her buzzy debut album arrived last week.
Celeste’s “Not Your Muse,” her debut major-label album, channels earlier eras.Credit.Adama Jalloh for The New York Times
By Rob Tannenbaum
Feb. 3, 2021
The best way to learn about Celeste, the rising British soul singer and songwriter with a gift for channeling earlier eras, is to ask about her songs.
Take “Ideal Woman,” the opening track on her first major-label album, “Not Your Muse,” which was released last Friday. In it, she sings, “Please don’t mistake me for somebody who cares” with a husky, jazzy sang-froid that calls to mind Billie Holiday. The lyrics reflect ongoing insecurities she’s had in relationships. “I would always think, maybe boys don’t like me because I’m too tall,” she said evenly during a recent video interview. “Or maybe it’s bec