“India.Arie is known and cherished by fans and fellow musicians as a poet, a songwriter, a daughter, a producer, a musician, a sister, a singer, an advocate, a friend and a philanthropist –– but she is possibly best known for the love in her music that has inspired and motivated people worldwide.”
India Arie fulfills all of the qualities I look for in a Soul/R&B artist. She is a skilled musician, she has a beautiful voice, and she writes truly meaningful lyrics. Her songs reflect an understanding of human nature that can only be obtained by someone who has looked deep within, and has learned from their inner journeys.
I have read many reviews of her music and none of them do it justice, so do yourself a favor and listen for yourself.
India represents the quiet in a world of chaos. Her music has meaning, her lyrics have depth. This album will get you to look not just at yourself and your own 4 walls, but also on the world around you. India has maintained her integrity and self respect by once again refusing to give into the world's system oversexed marginal talent. The album is soulful, deep, theraputic, beautiful and sensual at the same time. It's great from beginning to end, so you can play it all the way through without skipping one song.
1. Intro: Grains
2. Therapy
3. Ghetto
4. Chocolate High
5. He Heals Me
6. Interlude: Grains
7. Pearls
8. River Rise
9. Yellow
10. Better Way
11. Interlude: Grains
12. Long Goodbye
13. Psalms 23
14. The Cure
15. Outro: Grains
16. A Beautiful Day
India has really done an astonishing job with this album!! It contains everything that the mature music fan could desire in an album!! Thoughtfulness,originality and mellow,relaxing melodies...All of the songs deal with isues that everyone can readily relate to.
1. Intro: Loving
2. These Eyes
3. Heart Of The Matter
4. Good Mourning
5. Private Party
6. There's Hope
7. Living [Interkude]
8. India's Song
9. Wings Of forgiveness
10. Summer [feat. Victor Wooten]
11. I Am Not My Hair
12. Great Grandmother
13. Better People
14. Outro: Learning
15. I Choose
16. This Too Shall Pass
India Arie seems comfortable in her own body. She told us as much on both "Video" and "Brown Skin" from her stunning debut album, Acoustic Soul, which celebrated the diversity of feminine beauty, self-acceptance, and spirituality. She addresses similar themes on her second outing.
India.Arie - Voyage To India
1. Growth
2. Little Things
3. Talk To Her
4. Slow down
5. The Truth
6. Beautiful Surprise
7. Healing
8. Get It Together
9. Headed In The Right Direction
10. Can I Walk With You
11. The One
12. Complicated Melody
13. Gratitude
14. Good Man
15. God Is Real
India.Arie debuted in '01 with a fresh musical approach, incorporating soul, folk and blues. Her Acoustic Soul, led by the single Video, debuted in the top 10. It quickly sold two million albums, and the following year was nominated for the most GRAMMY® Awards by any artist. This Special Edition adds rare cuts from U.K.-only 12-inch vinyl and CD single releases, plus an extra track previously available only on a promo disc.
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Acoustic Soul [Special Edition]
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1. Intro
2. Video
3. Promises
4. Brown Skin
5. Strength, Courage & Wisdom
6. Nature
7. Back To The Middle
8. Ready For Love
9. Interlude
10.In My Head
11.I See God In You
12.Simple
13.Part Of My Life
14.Beautiful
15.Outro
16.Wonderful (Stevie Wonder Dedication) (Bonus Track)
Disc 2/2
1. Video (DJ Dodge Remix)
2. Video (Urban Wolves/Dream Team Remix) (Feat. Super Cat)
3. Brown Skin (Bedroom Rockers Radio Remix)
4. Brown Skin (E-London Club Mix)
5. Brown Skin (Mind Trap Mix)6. Strenght, Courage & Wisdom (Remix)
7. Strength, Courage & Wisdom (Live From Paradiso)