The Essential Asha Puthli
Description
We can't think of many other performers like the singer/songwriter/dancer/actress Asha Puthli who have excelled in such a broad range of genres. From 60s psych, Classical Indian music, Free Jazz, Pop, Soul, Disco, to Rock, the list goes on. A 'best-of' or an 'essential collection' is always going to be a subjective thing, but for what is unbelievably the first official compilation covering the full breadth of Asha's illustrious career, we aimed to provide a snapshot into her ever-evolving musical journey and a tribute to the vast richness of her catalogue.
Some singers want to be famous, others are pop star icons, and some are artists; Asha is the latter. Asha is a true force of nature, regardless of the genre she explores, she fully commits, moves on, and reinvents herself, always progressing. Looking back on Asha's career, it is evident what a trail-blazer she was, opening doors for her contemporaries and those who came later to step through. Whether it was conscious or not, you can recognise Asha’s influence in aspects of Kate Bush's ethereal image and performance, in Donna Summer’s high-smooth vocal sound and disco stylings, and in the gumption and power of Grace Jones.
Tracklist
2. Asha Puthli accompanied by The Surfers – Sound of Silence /
3. Asha Puthli accompanied by The Surfers – Sunny /
4. Asha Puthli accompanied by The Surfers – Fever /
5. Ornette Coleman – What Reason Could I Give /
6. Ornette Coleman – All My Life /
7. Charlie Mariano – Mirror /
8. Asha Puthli – Right Down Here /
9. Asha Puthli – Lies /
10. Asha Puthli – Devil is Loose /
11. Asha Puthli – Space Talk /
12. Asha Puthli – One Night Affair /
13. Asha Puthli – I’m Gonna Dance /
14. Asha Puthli – Music Machine (Dedication to Studio 54) /
15. Asha Puthli – Peek A Boo Boogie /
16. Asha Puthli – Mister Moonlight /
17. Asha Puthli – Prism of the Sun (Song For Dieter) /
18. Asha Puthli – 1001 Nights of Love (Reprise) /
19. Asha Puthli – We’re Gonna Bury the Rock with the Roll Tonight /
20. Asha Puthli – Chipko Chipko
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