Few voices have the power to cut to the bone like Pam Rose's. Layer that over her profound songwriting gift and her consummate musicianship on an assortment of instruments, and you begin to get a glimpse of a real artist.

Although classically trained, she has never betrayed her roots in acoustic rock and folk, nor her Southern soul. "I never thought there was much difference between a Taj Mahal blues riff or Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings", says Rose. "I think they are equally evocative".

"I am constantly amazed at the power of music to move people - to make them feel things they don't quite expect, or maybe don't even understand. It's a bit like treasure hunting or trail-blazing to me. I love the challenge of going to the unexplored edges of the psyche. Whether it's about unimaginable love or betrayal or self-doubt, I say bring it on. Musically and lyrically, that's where I love to live."

This renaissance attitude has been evident in Rose's work throughout her career. With longtime writing partner Mary Ann Kennedy, Rose has been nominated for two Grammy Awards, and has won praise for her powerful alliance with Mary Ann as the acclaimed duo Kennedy Rose. The twosome won the ear of rock star Sting and recorded two CDs for his private label, Pangaea Records, as well as the chance to open for him on one of his World Tours. As special guests of Emmylou Harris, Kennedy Rose also performed twice for President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton, and later at the Nobel Peace Prize Presentation in Oslo, Norway.