Home

Blake, Calvi up for Sound of 2011 title

Tue, 12/07/2010 - 09:56 by Rakhi

London -- James Blake, Anna Calvi, Daley, Esben & the Witch, and Jessie J are among the nominees for the BBC's Sound of 2011 distinction, the British broadcaster said.

Also long-listed for the new-act prize are Clare Maguire, Mona, The Naked & Famous, Nero, Jai Paul, The Vaccines, Warpaint, Jamie Woon, Wretch 32 and Yuck.

The Sound of 2011 winner and Top 5 rising stars will be announced next month, the BBC said.

Last year's winner was Ellie Goulding.

Copyright 2010 United Press International, Inc. (UPI).

No votes yet