(Zee Avi, Honey Bee, Bitter Heart and others…)

I was listening to Studio 360 on this sunny Saturday and happened to catch an interview with Zee Avi, a Malaysian singer/songwriter/ukuleleist.  She got her start through gathering an impressive YouTube following and, like many others these days, that’s actually a great testament to her appeal and actual talent.

After hearing the above series of songs I was instantly in love, downloaded her album immediately and have been listening all day. She reminds me of the classic and gone-too-soon folk singer Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. It’s rare to hear something that is simple, kind and utterly impressive.

She is also impossibly adorable:

I very much encourage you listen more on her site, youtube, and buy the album ($8.00!) on itunes…completely worth it.