who is leona naess? her voice is as soft and velvety as a rose petal, and her new self-titled album will bring out the cheeseball romantic in you. check: "he's gone," "calling" and "how sweet." but literally:

She's the daughter of Arne Naess, former husband of Supreme Diana Ross. Born and raised in England but presently based in New York, Leona Naess is an introspective singer/songwriter whose alternative pop-rock draws on influences ranging from Edie Brickell, Tori Amos and Joni Mitchell to the Cure, David Bowie and Joy Division. -- allmusic.com