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FictionJunction YUUKA is a collaboration project between Yuki Kajiura (梶浦由記, composition/arrangement/keyboards) and Yuuka Nanri (南里侑香, vocals). The unit was formed in 2003 in Tokyo, Japan as a subproject of Kajiura's FictionJunction project. Their work has been featured in many anime series including Madlax (瞳の欠片, Nowhere, inside your heart and I'm here), Gundam SEED and Gundam SEED DESTINY (暁の車 and 焔の扉), Tsubasa Chronicle (aikoi), Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto (荒野流転), .hack//ROOTS (Silly-Go-Round) and El Cazador de la Bruja (romanesque) as well as a musical, ANGEL GATE -Haru no Yokan- (angel gate). .
The Canton Spirituals are an award-winning gospel recording group and are regarded as pioneers in the genre of traditional gospel music. Founded in Canton, Mississippi in 1943, the original Canton Spirituals were Eddie Jackson, Theo Thompson, Roscoe Lucious and founder Harvey Watkins, Sr. (December 5, 1929-November 16, 1994). Today, the group is fronted by Watkins' son, Harvey, Jr., and consists of Billy Voss, David Curry, Merlin Lucious, Alton Hollis and Maurice Morgan. .
Steffi DiDomenicantonio, usually named Steffi D. hails from Ottawa, Ontario and is a current contestant on this year installment of Canadian Idol. The bubbly teenager finished in fifth place of the fourth season. She is known for her 20's style and mostly for her bow which makes an appearance in her hair every performance. Thus far she has sung, "I Only Have Eyes For You" by Ella Fitzgerald (Top 22), "White Flag" by Dido (Top 18), "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None The Richer (Top 14), "Alone In The Universe" by David Usher (Top 10), "Miss You" by the Rolling Stones...
Junction 18 began in Boston, MA in 1996. Originally rehearsing and performing throughout the Northeast and New England area, the band grew a small but loyal following with an energetic live show and impressive musicianship. With influences such as the Smashing Pumpkins, Faith No More, and Bad Religion, Junction 18 performed on the Vans Warped Tour, where they shared the stage with New Found Glory. Representatives from Fearless Records were searching for new talent at the time when Chad Gilbert from New Found Glory mentioned Junction 18. The band sent a demo in and were signed within the week. In...