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Weaving My Ancestors' Voices

Sheila Chandra is the only Asian singer to have had mainstream chart success in the UK in the 1980s. 'Ever So Lonely', Monsoon's Top Ten hit of 1982, and her subsequent five solo albums have been instrumental in introducing new audiences to the sounds of another culture as pop music.

Here she explores the musical territories of her spiritual ancestors, drawing upon South Indian, Celtic, Spanish and Muslim influences. The recording concentrates on the purity and emotional intensity of Sheila's extraordinary voice.

Reviews

..This is a breathtaking tapestry of uncommon beauty.

15 April 1993

Press review from: Chicago Tribune (USA)

This is sensual and spiritual music in which the voice rarely has been so naked, and so radiant... It’s as near to God as music gets.

Press review from: John Diliberto ()

While her solo work and early music with Monsoon were daring, Weaving My Ancestors’ Voices goes beyond daring to simply beautiful.

22 January 1993

Press review from: Cmj (USA)

Already well known to world music connoisseurs, Chandra could also attain modern-rock play with this sharply produced set.

20 February 1993

Press review from: Billboard (USA)

.. soothing and smoothly produced. She also makes her point: A drone isn’t always a bore.

June 1993

Press review from: Musician (USA)

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