And, finally, her delivery is the best of any neo-soul vocalist, barring only the incomparable Jill Scott, alternately earnest and playful and sexy and questing. The themes driving "Little Things" (keeping it simple), "Talk to Her" (the importance of honesty, warmth, and communication in relationships), and "Slow Down" (taking life one day at a time) certainly have been covered already, many times even, but India.Arie writes with a fresh perspective that makes it sound as though she's the first to broach the topic. The improvement in her songwriting is most obvious from the first three tracks (after the short intro). As on her debut, there is a marked balance of organic and artificial: an acoustic guitar paces many tracks, though the edges are shorn off for a digital feel the beats are often sampled, but there are still plenty of handclaps and fingersnaps and the arrangements are simple yet obviously very polished. That anticipation, and trepidation, is exactly what makes Voyage to India such a beautiful surprise it's a record that easily equals her debut, boasting better vocal performances but also better songwriting and accompanying production. Several of her neo-soul compatriots, from D'Angelo to Erykah Badu to Macy Gray, had faltered with sophomore albums, and it appeared she may have already said everything she had to say on Acoustic Soul. Despite an excellent debut, India.Arie still had much to prove with her second record. India.Arie performed at the Music Center at Strathmore.
He has a smooth R&B voice and sang such songs as “Lovely Day” and “Lean on Me.” His arrangement of “A Change is Gonna Come” left the audience moved. His Texan attitude and church vibes got the audience warmed up. 'One' says everything that India once afraid to say but lov. Moore had the opportunity to open for India.Arie. From her 2013 album, SongVersation, India.Arie shares the song that took her a lifetime to write.
Each one is a stellar musician in their own rite. This band supports India.Arie on the musical journey that is a songversation. Randolph also acts as their musical director. India.Arie is joined on stage by Gene Moore and Mayah Dyson on vocals, Kevin Randolph on keys, Charles LaMont Garner on drums and vocals, and Joel Cross on guitar. Her mom, who makes all of her costumes was in the wings and India.Arie got her on stage to help her sing one song. The projections on stage help create a multisensory experience. She asks the audience to watch with their eyes, ears, and heart. She also performed such compelling songs as “Brown Skin,” “What If,” and “Steady Love.” India.Arie is an incredible musician and performer, able to connect with her audience on a deep level. Her song “I am Light” is a summoning of the intrinsic value in each of us. Worthy is focused on celebrating the best of who we are in a “co-created sacred space.” She draws the audience in with call and response and they give all of their focused attention. Rather than a concert, she calls her performances a songversation and this songversation she is touring right now is called Worthy. This song was released in 2014 as the lead track in the album I’m a Fire. He appreciates everything she got and loves that she always amazes him with her talents. Her work is spiritual and robust and focused on love. Whatever She’s Got is a song about a girl who has everything figured out, and her man profoundly loves her. Over the last 20 years India.Arie has created and recorded R&B and soul music that has earned her four Grammy Awards and many nominations. ‘India.Arie.’ Photo provided by Strathmore.
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