Asha Puthli - The Essential

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.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Asha Puthli ; the Savages - Pain
2. Asha Puthli ; the Savages - Soud of Silence
3. Asha Puthli ; the Surfers - Sunny
4. Asha Puthli ; the Surfers - Fever
5. Ornette Coleman - What Reason Could I Give
6. Ornette Coleman - All My Life
7. Charlie Mariano - Mirror
8. Right Down Here
9. Lies
10. Devil Is Loose
11. Space Talk
12. One Night Affair
13. I'm Gonne Dance
14. Music Machine (Dedication to Studio 54)
15. Peek a Boo Boogie
16. Mister Moonlight
17. Prism of the Sun (Song for Dieter)
18. 1001 Nights of Love (Reprise)
19. We're Gonna Bury the Rock with the Roll Tonight
20. Chipko Chipko