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Music on the Road

Icelandic singing sensation Björk

NEW YORK (CNN) -- Just like Madonna and Cher, Björk has become a one name wonder.

Born Björk Guõmundsdóttir in Iceland, she released her first album before she entered her teen years.

She later became one of the lead vocalists of the avant-pop Icelandic sextet the Sugarcubes. But when the band fell apart in 1992, Björk eclipsed the group's popularity with her own solo career.

Trained as a classical pianist, Björk's musical tastes were influenced by the punk movement and electronica.

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Icelandic singer Björk talks with CNN's Laurin Sydney about leaving acting behind to return to music (October 5) Play video (QuickTime, Real or Windows Media)

While her voice can go from a whisper to a wail in the matter of seconds, Björk's latest album, "Vespertine," takes a more intimate look at life than her previous releases.

Laurin Sydney has this week's "Music on the Road" segment.

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