With great embarrasment, I have to admit that until 6 weeks ago I had only known of India.Arie by name. She always generated rave reviews whenever her name was mentioned and I just played along, not daring to admit that i had never really listened to her music.
All that has since changed, many thanks to my good friends back in Joburg. I have her loaded on my Ipod Shuffle and can't play anything else. Its simply that acoustic, unplugged sound,which is coupled with the clearly audible and equally deep meaning lyrics. Add her striking 'african'beauty and you have me cheering from the rafters.
The effect is the same as when I first heard Tracy Chapman sing, way back when I was still in O-level at King's College, Buddo.
She is addictive, she is inspiring and she easily gets you to sing along with her. The sound is dubbed 'acoustic soul' and I love it.
Sing on sister.
