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Velvet-voiced accordion player In red fishnet stockings and black boots she sings Kurt Weill's love song Nanna's Lied with passion and panache, instantly creating the atmosphere of a smoky Weimar Berlin nightclub. Any moment you think Sally Bowles will walk on stage. The beautiful, cool and sassy Marni also sings like Edith Piaf and performs her own raunchy rock ballads if New York accordionist Marni Rice's evocations of Paris chanson feel like highly accomplished homages, when she lets rip with her own urban gipsy punk, she's amazing Sultry... Rice sings songs of vodka and velvet....a convincing presence. Her narrative flair and dry, comedic timing are a smart balance to the smoldering cabaret tunes she delivers. In addition to playing the accordion, this attractive performer is a natural actress.. Singing entirely in French..Rice is captivating - even to those who do not speak the language. Her music is sensual....like velvet. Marni Rice plays the maid with so much edge as to steal her two scenes.
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