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Award: Academy of American Poets
Poetry Award and Publication
The Academy of American Poets
Honorable Mention for song lyrics:
Ancient Incubus
featured on the album, Where Glass Birds Fly
The Academy of American Poets
Honorable Mention for song lyrics:
Ancient Incubus
featured on the album, Where Glass Birds Fly

#1 Flight of Odin's debut album, "The Only Door"
“The Only Door"
"Fascinating record, beautiful production, all the magic, mystery, and truth promised from a rock & roll record. Listen to the whole presentation of all the songs to receive the complete cumulative effect. At once mind blowing, and then again, heart-rending to those who can still feel and hear. Monumental!!!"
~ by Billy Batson, lead singer/songwriter for the original Holy Moses
Billboard award-winning major label artist
International Reviews
"Her voice swaying and swooping to somewhat melodramatic lyrics about life and love and death and art . . . she stood very still on stage, swaying her platinum blond hair ever so slightly. Xyra clearly has deeper things on her mind. As for her own concerns, Xyra says she's 'very worried about the human race, about where we're going and what we're doing.' I don't know if I believe in prophecy, but these do seem like very dark times.'
And to do battle in these dark times, what better armor than that of diva? 'Oh, I'm just a pseudo-diva,' she says with another laugh. I'm a female singer who cares. I'm a chanteuse, a little on the glamorous side, so call me what you will.'..."
Eric Brace
The Washington Post
Weekend Feature: NIGHTWATCH
Xyra: A Diva by Any Other Name
And to do battle in these dark times, what better armor than that of diva? 'Oh, I'm just a pseudo-diva,' she says with another laugh. I'm a female singer who cares. I'm a chanteuse, a little on the glamorous side, so call me what you will.'..."
Eric Brace
The Washington Post
Weekend Feature: NIGHTWATCH
Xyra: A Diva by Any Other Name
Radio, TV and more...
Never Lost Forever
"Love Xyra's recordings! Her wonderful imagery and poetry are complemented by the band and the production...great stuff! I especially like Not To Fall, Never Lost Forever, Dreams, Remember Nothing, The Banished, and All I Can Do. Best wishes for a sonic year filled with light, love, and music! Cheers!"
Cerphe Colwell
Cerphe's Progressive Show
WJFK FM, WHFS FM, WGTB FM
"Love Xyra's recordings! Her wonderful imagery and poetry are complemented by the band and the production...great stuff! I especially like Not To Fall, Never Lost Forever, Dreams, Remember Nothing, The Banished, and All I Can Do. Best wishes for a sonic year filled with light, love, and music! Cheers!"
Cerphe Colwell
Cerphe's Progressive Show
WJFK FM, WHFS FM, WGTB FM
Through the Dark Glass Shining
"Xyra has made an epic sounding record with Through The Dark Glass Shining.
Prog rock meets mystical siren!"
Michael Macey
WRNR FM
Prog rock meets mystical siren!"
Michael Macey
WRNR FM
National Public Radio (NPR) Featured Review: Xyra's 4th release
Xyra's 4th album, 'Through the Dark Glass Shining' is "Garage Rock with Operatic Sensibilities..."
Mark Jenkins
The Washington Post, Slate, NPR, and PRI, among others
Listen!
Mark Jenkins
The Washington Post, Slate, NPR, and PRI, among others
Listen!
Women in Music
"Xyra's voice is very dramatic, deep and theatrical.
She's been compared to Marlene Dietrich, and I can see why...."
Amy Loeb
Collected Sounds
She's been compared to Marlene Dietrich, and I can see why...."
Amy Loeb
Collected Sounds
NPR, Voice of America (VOA) TV
"Xyra’s unique vocal phrasing and melodies, intriguing lyrical content. and poignant delivery make a statement all their own."
Richard Fuller
NPR's WETA FM, and VOATV
Richard Fuller
NPR's WETA FM, and VOATV
Spotlight on Xyra
"After moving to the US from Germany, Xyra began music and piano lessons at age five, and voice at eight, performing before her teens..."
New Musical Discoveries
"Characterized by the evocatively warm vocal talents of Xyra and the tremendously rich instrumentation of her classically-trained team of musicians..."
R. W. Elliot
New Musical Discoveries
R. W. Elliot
New Musical Discoveries
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