Legendary singer Barbra Streisand has announced her long-awaited 37th studio album, The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two, featuring 11 all-new duets with a dazzling mix of music legends and contemporary stars.
The album is scheduled for release on June 27 via Columbia Records, and the first single, a duet with Hozier, is already streaming.
Barbra Streisand and her Star-Studded Lineup of Collaborators
Following the success of her 2014 album Partners, which included vocals from John Legend, Elvis Presley, and Billy Joel, Streisand returns with another round of iconic collaborations. Her latest project brings together a mix of classic and current artists including Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Sting, Hozier, Sam Smith, Seal, Josh Groban, Tim McGraw, Laufey, Mariah Carey, and Ariana Grande.
“I’ve always loved singing duets with gifted artists. They inspire me in unique and different ways…and make our time in the studio a joy,” Streisand said in a statement.
“My new album, The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two, gave me the chance to work and play with some of my old friends, label mates, and new artists too. I admire all of them… and I hope that you’ll enjoy listening to our collaborations as much as I enjoyed recording with all of my wonderful partners.”
First Single Featuring Hozier Now Available
The first single from the album, a haunting cover of Roberta Flack’s “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” featuring Hozier, dropped on April 24. Hozier praised the opportunity:
