Issa (the artist formerly known as Jane Siberry) is a singer-songwriter known for her originality, humor and depth. This 2008 recording was self-released, following a career that produced 12 recordings containing such favorites as Calling all Angels, Mimi On The Beach and It Can't Rain All The Time. After reciving much critical acclaim and various awards, she closed that chapter in her life, divested most of her possesions and changed her name.' Dragon Dreams is her first recording as 'Issa' and is part of a trilogy.

Dragon Dreams is a studio album released in 2008 by Canadian singer-songwriter Jane Siberry under the name Issa. According to the album artwork, it is "the first of a story told in three parts." The music was written, produced, and arranged by Jane Siberry; all references to the artist in this recording are under the name Issa.

Personnel

Singers: Catherine Russell, Marlon Saunders, Leslie Alexander, Gyan, Jacob Switzer, Paige Stewart-Escoffery, Ruby Salvatore Palmer, Gail Ann Dorsey, Maggie Moore, Rebecca Shoichet, Kerry Latimer, Rae Armour, John MacArthur Ellis.

Instruments:

*John MacArthur Ellis: pedal steel, guitars

*Pauline Kim: violin, viola

*Christine Kim: cello

*James Roe: oboe

*Rich Brown: bass

*Niko Friesen: drums

*Carlos Beceiro: zanfona (hurdy-gurdy)

*Jamie Muñoz: bagpipes

Category:Jane Siberry albums

Category:2008 in music

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"She is as remarkable as Joni Mitchell and has the starry aura of kd lang, with some of the eccentricity of Mary Margaret O'Hara." (The Metro)