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Andrew Bird gets (more) serious

Andrew Bird found himself getting personal with his new album after the birth of his son.

Discovering the pleasures and pain of real adulthood at 43 has pushed the violinist, whistler and singer/songwriter into new, sometimes uncomfortable, areas.

Christopher Gallant: the golden-voiced R&B; singer

For all his big stage presence and adoring famous friends, Gallant comes across as a little shy.

He counts Seal, Elton John and Sufjan Stevens among his admirers and recently collaborated with some of K-pop's stars. R&B; singer Gallant is bringing his silken voice and deep soul to Australia to enchant local audiences.