SarahMclachlan

"When you look up Afterglow in the dictionary, it is defined as 'the glow or light that remains once the sun is gone'. You're used to this bright, shiny beautiful glow but the moment the sun disappears, all of a sudden you have to readjust everything. It's a very transitional moment. A lot of these songs are about transition...the turning over of the rock, what's underneath, the murky, shadowy uncertainty where everything looks very different."

- Sarah McLachlan

Birth, death, tragedy and joy; the six years since the release of Sarah McLachlan's last studio album Surfacing have been both defining and redefining, not just in the world's recent history but also in Sarah's own life.

As a result, Afterglow is a record of many layers. At first glance, the warmth of production, the purity of her voice and the beautiful harmonies all serve as a reminder of the reasons that McLachlan has gained worldwide acclaim for her talents. As the disc unfolds, however, it becomes clear that this record is a merging of two elements: the wonderfully familiar and the new.

Noteworthy Facts:

- Sarah has sold over 22 million records worldwide since her recording career began with her debut release, Touch, in 1988.

- She is a 3 time Grammy Award winner:

Grammy Award 1999 "I Will Remember You" - Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

Grammy Award 1998 "Last Dance" - Best Pop Instrumental Performance

Grammy Award 1998 "Building a Mystery" - Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

- The Sarah-founded Lilith Fair tour brought together 2 million people over its 3 year history and raised more than $7 million for charities.

- She has been profiled by media the world over including cover stories for Rolling Stone, Time and Entertainment Weekly.

- She was awarded the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Visionary Award in 1998 for advancing the careers of women in music.