There are many musical artists who are worth revisiting from time to time. Most of them would come with familiar names. But one of the greatest voices I’ve ever heard belongs to someone most of you have never heard of (well, unless you are a regular reader here).

Eva Cassidy’s angelic voice was silenced far too soon because of cancer; however, thanks to the internet and our digital world of music, her voice will live on indefinitely. As a refresher for new readers out there, Cassidy was a mostly local performer from Washington, D.C. During her short career, she recorded several songs of various genres and two albums.

While being virtually unknown outside her hometown while alive, her music has sold millions of copies, mostly in Great Britain and Europe since her untimely death.

Her music included old Irish folk songs, a lot of blues, timeless classics and several pop covers. She was also an accomplished guitarist. Recently I discovered, on the internet, a series of songs belonging to an album released in 2011 called Simply Eva.

There are 11 acoustic tracks on the album, and to say it is great is an understatement. This collection is Eva singing and playing, and nothing else. But she never really needed anything else.

Her voice was so strong, even during her final live performance just before her death. When trying to describe it, I have no real words for it other than “perfect.” Her prowess on the guitar was equally important. She played the way I always wanted to.

This album includes “Over the Rainbow,” which sort of became her signature song. It also features “Autumn Leaves,” my personal favorite, and a song I first heard from the late, great Nat “King” Cole.

There are also her versions of “Wayfaring Stranger” and “True Colors.” For me, this is one of those collections that is excellent from beginning to end, and it will undoubtedly become one of my favorites. I’m only disappointed it took me this long to discover it.

I’ve never been sure why her music grew to be so popular in other countries but not here. But thanks to the digital world of music, I now have it forever. Here’s to technology!

Bluegrass Johnson comes from a long line of country music performers and enjoys a passion for the rhythm and melody. From the hills of Kentucky, he will offer his opinions on a variety of country music. Readers with questions or comments may write to Johnson in care of this publication.