Yael Naim

Yael Naim (2007) is a warm, intimate record co-produced by Yael Naïm and David Donatien that blends indie folk, pop and balladry with touches of rock and world music. The arrangements are often sparse and chamber-pop in feel, centered on piano, acoustic guitar, light percussion and occasional strings, letting Naïm's hushed, expressive vocals in both English and French carry the melodies. The album mixes simple, memorable songs with subtle rhythmic and instrumental details, and includes the breezy track "New Soul," which brought the album wide exposure after being featured in an Apple commercial.