Fri May 02 12:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Barbra Streisand Announces Star-Studded Duet Album “The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two”
**New York, NY** – Music icon Barbra Streisand is set to release her highly anticipated new album, “The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two,” on June 27th. The album, a sequel to her 2014 duet album “Partners,” features an impressive lineup of collaborators spanning generations.
The collection boasts 11 tracks, including a unique trio with Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande on “One Heart, One Voice.” Other featured artists include legendary musicians Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney, alongside contemporary stars like Hozier, Sam Smith, Sting, James Taylor, Josh Groban, Laufey, and Seal.
The first single, a duet with Hozier on Roberta Flack’s classic “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” is already available. Hozier expressed his honor in collaborating with Streisand, noting the song’s beauty and paying tribute to Flack’s legacy. The album also includes notable pairings such as Streisand and Dylan on “The Very Thought of You,” and Streisand and McCartney on McCartney’s own composition, “My Valentine.” In a unique twist, several tracks feature songs from the duet partners’ own catalogs, highlighting the diverse musical styles represented on the album.
Streisand herself expressed her excitement about the project, stating her love for collaborating with gifted artists and the joy of the recording process. The album was produced by Walter Afanasieff and Peter Asher, with Streisand and Jay Landers serving as executive producers. Recording took place at Streisand’s Scoring Stage and Abbey Road Studios, utilizing the London Symphony Orchestra. This star-studded collaboration promises to be a must-listen for music lovers worldwide.
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