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MSNBC.MSN.COM , Cd Review >>
Asha Bhosle, the legendary Indian singer who became known to many Americans from the Cornershop song "Brimful of Asha," has a new two-disc CD, "Love Supreme." Cesaria Evora stays true to her signature storytelling sound with “Rogamar.” And Etta James’ latest album is a curious collection of covers.
Asha Bhosle, ‘Asha Bhosle: Love Supreme’
Asha Bhosle, the illustrious Indian singer whose voice is often is the voice Bollywood movies never ceases to amaze with her versatile voice.
Bhosle’s latest two-disc Hindi language CD, titled “Asha Bhosle: Love Supreme,” treats audiences to not only her interpretation of newly-recorded ghazals — or romantic renditions created from Urdu and Persian poetry — but also gives them eight bonus tracks on the second CD of some of Bhosle’s favorite duets from Bollywood movies of yore.
The second CD also includes two music videos. However, the ghazals are what define the CD. The eight love songs include a mixture of pop, funk, jazz and many more musical genres, but Bhosle’s voice outshines all accompanying background music.
Her talent as a vocal artist is redefined on the first song, “Sarakti Jaye Hai (Ahista Ahista)” or “It’s Slipping Away Slowly, Slowly,” and beautifully progresses through the last, eclectic-sounding song “Chupke Chupke” or “Quietly, Quietly.”
Although it seems older generations tend to appreciate ghazals more than today’s youth, Bhosle’s voice along with the “lounge-type” music caters to all ages and reminds audiences of why Bhosle is often labeled a living legend in the music industry.
—Jayna Desai 03/24/06 >> go there
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