The movie 'La Ley Del Embudo' is now streaming on Amazon Prime. The producer, Alfredo Carrasco, kindly made this montage of how my song Llórame was used in the film, in scenes with the film's star Bárbara Hermosilla, along with some clips of the film's opening in Madrid, when I was invited to sing for the cast and crew. Wishing everyone best of luck for next year's GOYAs (Spanish Oscars)!
Nancy Ruth is a singer/songwriter hailing from Malaga, Spain. She has recently released a brand new studio single. The new track is titled “Turn the Lights Back Down,” and it feels like a fantastic introduction to her work and vision. According to Nancy herself, the song actually started out with a very simple arrangement, featuring only vocals and piano. Eventually, she realized that the song had…
Nancy's compositions "Llórame" and "Sigo Viviendo" are featured on the soundtrack of the new Spanish film "La Ley Del Embudo", in theatres July 23, 2021.
Nancy Ruth's new single "Turn the Lights Back Down" is deeply expressive. The song starts with a melancholic and deeply expressive piano melody. This elegant introduction immediately relaxes you and draws you into the atmospheric soundscape of the single. Following this enticing start, Ruth's emotive and sweet voice enters the mix and she effortlessly takes center stage. She ensures that the…
Nancy Ruth first brightened up this site when she shared her romantic single Turn the Lights Back Down back in August. Today, the globe-trotting, high-flying jazz singer-songwriter and pianist illuminates us further by answering my pointless questions. Frankly, I’m amazed she was able to sit still long enough to get through it. But I’m glad she did. I suspect you will be too … Introduce yourself:…
World-Jazz Singer-Songwriter Nancy Ruth Urges You to “Turn The Lights Back Down” Canadian singer/songwriter Nancy Ruth has set forth her fourth single of the year into the world, a sultry ballad straight from her renowned repertoire of jazz, latin, and flamenco influences: “Turn the Lights Back Down”. “It invites us to take pause during this time of global chaos, and tap into the love that…
Nancy Ruth delivers an elegant, classy, and richly nuanced song with so much to offer in terms of attitude and passion on "Breathing in Indigo." The single immediately kicks off with a warm and melodious classic guitar arrangement, perfectly matching Ruth's deep and sultry vocals. The production is rich and nuanced, with some incredible guitar playing. The synergy between all of the instruments is…
Nancy Ruth puts love in the spotlight with her seductive new single Turn The Lights Back Down — showcasing today on Tinnitist. “It invites us to take pause during this time of global chaos, and tap into the love that connects us all,” the Canadian jazz singer-songwriter explains. And she knows from global chaos: “I recorded this song between New York, Vancouver, and Spain, both before and during…
As venues start to re-open in Spain, Nancy Ruth's original band Sangria Jam has been re-mounted and is booking again. Playing hits from previous tours and along with new material, it feels great to be playing again.
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After 18 years of travels throughout Morocco, vocalist and composer Nancy Ruth (Canada/ Spain) has created a cross-cultural music project featuring the unique talents of Moroccan musicians, which proves that music has no boundaries. Music unites, regardless of gender, language, religion or culture, making for this effortless synthesis of jazz, flamenco and Moroccan music. “Just Can’t Let It Go”…
Nancy Ruth spent the month of October 2019 recording new compositions at Zampol Productions in New York: a soundtrack piece featuring members of the New York Philharmonic and arranged by Joe Gianono ( Blood Sweat and Tears, Broadway, etc...), as well as a jazz/ pop ballad featuring John DiMartino on piano. The songs will be released in 2020.
A featured performer/ composer at Africa's biggest jazz festival, Nancy brought her full line-up from Spain. Check out the tour diary - footage from the festival show coming soon.
Nancy is joined by her band and special guest dancers on this spectacular new video release. Go to Music Page to stream or buy
After a whirlwind seven week tour, several sold-out dates over eight venues, twenty-two internal flights and no lost luggage, Nancy thanks everyone who helped make this Australian tour of her original compositions a success.
NANCY RUTH SANGRIA JAM (2016 SELF) The core of music is like a new road open to you; you do not know where it leads but travel it well with respect, for the destination is up to you alone. With memories and love attached to each note, music is the one journal of your trip through life that is allowed to exhume romantic and living emotions with the touch of a single chord. This occurs when the…
Nancy Ruth is a talented and powerful singer who was born and raised in Canada. Always a lover of both flamenco music and jazz, she moved to Spain in 2001. On Sangria Jam, she combines together jazz, flamenco and Latin rhythms in a natural way, creating a fresh genre that fits into all three idioms. Ms. Ruth (who sometimes utilizes overdubbing so as to have multiple voices on the catchier…
Nancy Ruth does not waste any time. Even when she’s at her most relaxed, introvert state, she sings with a particular kind of urgency, making sure that her audience does not miss out on her life-affirming message. With every little breath she takes – barely audible as it may be – before she delivers a typically impeccable musical phrase, she seems to be sucking the marrow out of life, making each…