The Fisherman

On his 1st trip to Italy 20 years ago, Santa Fe, New Mexico based folk americana singer songwriter Jaime Michaels asked a friend, Italian singer songwriter Stefano Barotti, to recommend his favorite Italian songwriter. Without missing a beat, Barotti suggested the late legendary Fabrizio DeAndré. Although he didn’t understand the lyrics, Michaels fell in love with De André‘s music. With the assistance of his producer, Jono Manson, and concert promoter in Italy, Andrea Parodi Zabala, the tale of “The Fisherman” was translated into English. Released yesterday, on March 31st, 2023, the song is the 2nd single off Michaels’ forthcoming 12th studio album, "How To Shine", which is slated for worldwide release on April 22nd.

"How To Shine" will feature a sylistically eclectic mix of songs by Michaels,along with ”The Fisherman” and another choice cover. In addition to Michaels on lead vocals and guitar, “The Fisherman” features Jon Graboff on pedal steel, Ronnie Johnson on bass, Paul Pearcy on drums, Jono Manson on vocals and electric guitar, and Mark Clark on percussion, along with special guest vocals by Claudia Buzzetti and Andrea Parodi Zabala from Italy, and Ukrainian friends Ksenia Vasylenko and Vladi Vasylenko.