VOA标准英语2010-Jon Secada Reveals A Different Side on 'E
时间：2019-02-04 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2010年(四)月
Doug Levine | Washington 02 April 2010
Cuban-born singer and composer Jon Secada is known for his rhythmic 1 fusion 2 of pop, soul, ballads 3 and Latin music. But, he reveals another side to his ever-growing repertoire 4 with his latest release, "Expressions."
Secada has sold millions of pop albums since launching his solo career in the early-1990s. His Spanish-language recordings 6 have fared just as well, earning him two Grammy Awards. He earned his first Grammy with the Spanish version of his 1992 debut 7 album, which became the best-selling Latin album that year.
Having conquered the pop world, Jon decided 8 to return to his jazz roots, inspired by such crooners as Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Joe Williams.
Jon says, "I've always enjoyed the fusion of varied 9 musical styles within my own music, because I grew up listening to so many different 'grooves 10' as a kid."
Jon was only nine years old when he emigrated with his parents from Cuba to the U.S. His interest in music blossomed at the University of Miami in Florida where he became an accomplished 11 jazz musician. After six years of studies, he earned a Master's degree in Jazz Vocal 12 Performance.
In the late 1980s, Jon was hired as a backup singer for pop superstar Gloria Estefan. He also collaborated 13 with her as a songwriter on some of her best-known ballads. Jon literally 14 stepped into the spotlight 15 when he was invited to sing several solos during Estefan's 1991 concert tour. A year later, he notched 16 his first Top 10 single as a solo artist, "Just Another Day."
Jon revisits his most recognizable hits, including "Just Another Day" and "Angel," on his all-jazz outing, "Expressions." Fans are also treated to "Letter From A Friend," a tune 17 he co-wrote while starring in the Broadway musical "Grease" in 1995.
Last month, Jon was one of more than 50 Latin all-stars who participated in the Spanish-language recording 5 of "We Are The World," to benefit victims of the earthquake in Haiti. In May, Jon will appear with the National Symphony Orchestra and special guest Tito Puente, Jr., at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
- Her breathing became more rhythmic.她的呼吸变得更有规律了。
- Good breathing is slow,rhythmic and deep.健康的呼吸方式缓慢深沉而有节奏。
- Brass is formed by the fusion of copper and zinc. 黄铜是通过铜和锌的熔合而成的。
- This alloy is formed by the fusion of two types of metal.这种合金是用两种金属熔合而成的。
- She belted out ballads and hillbilly songs one after another all evening. 她整晚一个接一个地大唱民谣和乡村小调。
- She taught him to read and even to sing two or three little ballads,accompanying him on her old piano. 她教他读书，还教他唱两三首民谣，弹着她的旧钢琴为他伴奏。
- There is an extensive repertoire of music written for the flute.有很多供长笛演奏的曲目。
- He has added considerably to his piano repertoire.他的钢琴演奏曲目大大增加了。
- How long will the recording of the song take?录下这首歌得花多少时间？
- I want to play you a recording of the rehearsal.我想给你放一下彩排的录像。
- a boxed set of original recordings 一套盒装原声录音带
- old jazz recordings reissued on CD 以激光唱片重新发行的老爵士乐
- That same year he made his Broadway debut, playing a suave radio journalist.在那同一年里，他初次在百老汇登台，扮演一个温文而雅的电台记者。
- The actress made her debut in the new comedy.这位演员在那出新喜剧中首次登台演出。
- This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
- There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
- The forms of art are many and varied.艺术的形式是多种多样的。
- The hotel has a varied programme of nightly entertainment.宾馆有各种晚间娱乐活动。
- Wheels leave grooves in a dirt road. 车轮在泥路上留下了凹痕。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Sliding doors move in grooves. 滑动门在槽沟中移动。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- Thanks to your help,we accomplished the task ahead of schedule.亏得你们帮忙,我们才提前完成了任务。
- Removal of excess heat is accomplished by means of a radiator.通过散热器完成多余热量的排出。
- The tongue is a vocal organ.舌头是一个发音器官。
- Public opinion at last became vocal.终于舆论哗然。
- We have collaborated on many projects over the years. 这些年来我们合作搞了许多项目。
- We have collaborated closely with the university on this project. 我们与大学在这个专案上紧密合作。
- He translated the passage literally.他逐字逐句地翻译这段文字。
- Sometimes she would not sit down till she was literally faint.有时候，她不走到真正要昏厥了，决不肯坐下来。
- This week the spotlight is on the world of fashion.本周引人瞩目的是时装界。
- The spotlight followed her round the stage.聚光灯的光圈随着她在舞台上转。
- Torino notched up a 2-1 win at Lazio. 都灵队以2 比1 赢了拉齐奧队。
- He notched up ten points in the first five minutes of the game. 他在比赛开始后的五分钟里得了十分。