Celestial sounds from an unlikely boy band

"Celestial sounds for a new time" is how the British group Libera describes their music. In far-flung places like Japan, Russia, and the Philippines, young fans are queuing up for autographs. Clad in white flowing robes, the enthusiastic singers consider themselves more of an alternative boy band than a group of choirboys. Libera's music is an imaginative fusion of classical choral harmonies and modern melodies. Pummeling outdated stereotypes, their innovative CDs are topping international mains

"Celestial sounds for a new time" is how the British group Libera describes their music. In far-flung places like Japan, Russia, and the Philippines, young fans are queuing up for autographs. Clad in white flowing robes, the enthusiastic singers consider themselves more of an alternative boy band than a group of choirboys. Libera's music is an imaginative fusion of classical choral harmonies and modern melodies. Pummeling outdated stereotypes, their innovative CDs are topping international mains…