Simrit – Songs of Resilience (Simrit Kaur Music, 2016)
Songs of Resilience is a crossover album by singer-songwriter Simrit. The Greek-born artist raised in the United States has composed a set of song that bring together devotional poetry and music influenced by Greek orthodox chants, Indian mantras, American folk-rock, pop, American Indian chants, West African, various other world traditions, and dreamy electronics.
Although her musical arrangements are varied, her vocal style has a trance-like ability, using repetitive techniques found in Indian mantras.
Highlights are the folk-rock song “Prithvi Hai; the ethereal mantra “Pavan Guru”; and the beautiful kora and cello-infused “Ad such” and “Nana.”
Although many of Samrit’s followers practice yoga, Songs of Resilience’s captivating vocals should appeal to a wider audience.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
