AVION BLACKMAN FEATURE IN ASPIRING RETAIL MAGAZINE

Dec. 5, 2005 - Avion Blackman's "Onyinye" album was recently given a flattering review in Aspiring Retail Magazine (formerly Christian Retailing):

ONYINYE
Avion Blackman / Lion of Zion (Infinity)
Style: Reggae/Folk/World Music:

You could bemoan the lack of a truly genre-bending female artist in Christian music nowadays--or you could put on Avion Blackman's "Onyinye" and quite your moaning.

Blackman, from a renowned Caribbean gospel-music family, possesses a sweet, breathy voice with the slightest hint of an accent. Musically, she's sure to please many.

Considering she's also wed to Christafari's Mark Mohr, it's no surprise she excels at lighter and rootsier reggae. She also offers additions to the iPods of acid/fusion-jazz fans, folkies, world music lovers, and those who love the eclecticism of Norah Jones, Dido, and Enya.

If there were such a thing as adult-alternative Christian radio, Blackman would vie for queen of the format. Customers looking for something different will appreciate you turning them on to "Onyinye".--Jamie Lee Rake.

For more information and to hear mp3 sound clips of all Avion's songs go to:
http://www.avionblackman.com