Biography

Donovan's middle daughter kicks off U.S. visit in New York City as pair of major televised performances prepare for broadcast

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"A powerful statement of intent from the girl, something that will and has put her on the map the world over." - The Talk Magazine

As her Euro-buzz crests with a high profile performance slot at the prestigious 2007 Isle of Wight Festival and a surge of oversees radio airplay, pop-jazz chanteuse Astrella Celeste is heading to New York City to kick off the June 4, 2007 digital release of her U.K. hit single, "Dream" and promote her guest appearance with her father on his upcoming PBS television special. The Donovan Concert: Live in L.A, will start airing nationally the same week "Dream" goes on cyber-sale and will be featured on the iTunes home page. (Check local listings for air dates and times.)

Born to rock 'n' roll royalty as the middle daughter of Donovan and embraced throughout Europe as "The '60s Love Child with the 21st Century Spirit," Astrella is scheduled to arrive June 25 in New York City for several days of industry meetings and media activity while re-acquainting herself with the country where she spent much of her unusually blessed childhood and a portion of her adult life.

"I was born in America and have lived here half my life," says Astrella. "It feels like home. I cant wait to come back."

"Dream" is currently in radio rotation throughout the United Kingdom and is spreading throughout Europe, gaining steady spins in France, Spain, Italy and Germany amid significant European press coverage in the Sunday Times Magazine, Hello and the Daily Mail, among others. In the U.S., Astrella was seen last month performing a duet rendition of "Dream" with her father when the PBS special first aired exclusively on Long Islands WLIW-TV in a concert benefiting the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace. The Donovan Concert: Live in L.A. was taped in January at Hollywoods esteemed Kodak Theater (home of the Oscars).

Also in support of her single release, Astrella will be seen singing "Dream" by a global TV audience, as her Isle of Wight main stage performance - along with those of the Rolling Stones and many other legends - is being recorded for worldwide telecast (and airing live on BBC4). Astrella makes her Isle of Wight Festival debut on June, the weekend immediately following the digital release of "Dream."

About Astrella-Celeste

The 60s Love Child with the 21st Century Spirit

The ultimate 60s love child as the middle daughter of Donovan who wrote Catch the Wind, Mellow Yellow and Hurdy Gurdy Man, Astrella-Celeste is now coming into the spotlight in her own right. Her latest release Dream, captures the lyrical and relaxing spirit of her fathers music, whilst fusing jazz, pop and country in a way that is unique to her. Her songs are very personal, soulful and sensitive with a sweet, almost innocent quality that expresses a beautiful casual lifestyle. Now living in Mallorca, it goes without saying that Astrella has lived a charmed life and her music has an easy going way about it.

Having performed on stage since her childhood, Astrella spent her youth in acting schools and dance troupes before working with her father providing backing vocals and touring with him.

Her career has been richly developed by working with other musicians in recording sessions, performances and/or home jams, amongst them David Gillmore, Brian Setzer, Donovan, Mark White, Happy Mondays, and Graham Nash to name but a few.

She says, My dad will always be my biggest influence but I also love Chet Baker, Nina Simone, Sade, Tori Amos, The Cardigans I could go on and on.

Work on her album, the first release by Donovans new label, Donovan Discs continues with co writer Kevin Hunter (of Sheryl Crow fame).