Emeli Sandé Scores With “Hurts”
When she emerged at the end of 2011, Sandé was deemed another big-voiced singer in the style of Adele. By odd coincidence, Sandé’s name is actually Adele Emily (changed to avoid potential confusion). A former medical student with a degree in neuroscience, she proved a favorite of broadcasters, perhaps because, unlike the other Adele, she could be relied upon not to burst into cockney profanity between songs. Emili’s new album is racking up the raves. Read a sample.