World Cafe Gabriella Cilmi: Sultry And Powerful At 17 WXPN April 23, 2009 • The Australian's career began at 13, when she landed a contract with Island Records. Lessons to Be Learned has been released to international praise on the strength of her powerhouse vocals and hit single "Sweet About Me." Gabriella Cilmi: Sultry And Powerful At 17 13:40