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:

Asha Puthli ; the Savages - Pain
Asha Puthli ; the Savages - Soud of Silence
Asha Puthli ; the Surfers - Sunny
Asha Puthli ; the Surfers - Fever
Ornette Coleman - What Reason Could I Give
Ornette Coleman - All My Life
Charlie Mariano - Mirror
Right Down Here
Lies
Devil Is Loose
Space Talk
One Night Affair
I'm Gonne Dance
Music Machine (Dedication to Studio 54)
Peek a Boo Boogie
Mister Moonlight
Prism of the Sun (Song for Dieter)
1001 Nights of Love (Reprise)
We're Gonna Bury the Rock with the Roll Tonight
Chipko Chipko

UPC: 7119691281827
Label: Mr Bongo
Release Date: 6.17.22
Format: CD

Asha Puthli - Essential (CD)