Posted by Adam

Friday June 5, 2009

Amy Winehouse has roped in a trio of traditional musicians to help her record her eagerly-awaited (and hugely-delayed) third album.

While Amy’s previous two records centered around her love life, her next offering will feature songs based around the folk stories of St Lucia.

“Amy’s love affair with St Lucia shows no sign of wearing off,” an insider told British newspaper The Sun.

“She’s been recording with three local musicians who play traditional island instruments like the cuatro, which is a small version of a guitar, and shak-shaks, which are similar to maracas.

“She’s immersed herself in every aspect of island life and is particularly taken with the nation’s folklore.

“She’s definitely going to call on the colorful content of the island’s legends for her new songs.

“Some of her bandmates aren’t convinced by the change in direction yet but they are following orders.”

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