Legendary singer Barbra Streisand announced the release of a fresh new album featuring a number of high-profile stars Wednesday.
Streisand shared a personal video on Instagram alongside the caption, “I’ve always loved singing duets with gifted artists. They inspire me in unique and different ways…and make our time in the studio a joy!”
She went on to say, “My new album, The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two, gave me the chance to work and play with some of my old friends, label mates, and new artists too. I admire all of them… and I hope that you’ll enjoy listening to our collaborations as much as I enjoyed recording with all of my wonderful partners.”
Streisand, an eight-time Grammy award winner, collaborated with Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, and Hozier on her new album. Other featured artists include the talented Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey.
The cross-genre, multi-generational album also boasts duets with Streisand and Sting, James Taylor, jazz singer-songwriter Laufey, Sam Smith, as well as country hitmaker Tim McGraw. Josh Groban and Seal are also featured on the album.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 07: In this handout photo provided by NBCUniversal, Barbra Streisand speaks onstage during the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Streisand’s duet with Hozier is a teaser to the full album that is already available for fans to enjoy on Spotify, their rendition of Roberta Flack’s 1972 hit, “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.”
Fans will be able to access the full album on the official release date, slated for June 27.
“Barbra Streisand is one of the most enduring and iconic vocalists of our time, and somebody who defined an era with the sheer force of her voice, her talent, charisma and vision. To be asked to join her on a duet was a huge honor and came as a wonderful and welcome surprise,” Hozier said in a statement issued to Billboard. (RELATED: Donald Trump’s Warren Zeiders Endorsement Is Taking Country Music By Storm)
“Along with the honor I have to sing on this record with Barbra, I hope this duet offers something of a gesture to Roberta Flack’s incredible legacy,” he said.
Streisand released her memoir that touches on her personal life and career, “My Name Is Barbra,” in November 2023.
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
