My travels to India, Africa, Asia, Egypt, & the Middle East and growin up in Singapore, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and New York! All of this..My music is GLOBAL its a reflection of me. Most of all my Grandmother who taught me Indian Classical Singing! Visual & All Performing Arts. John Coltrane, Yuseff Lateef, Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughn, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, the truth, Nusrat Fetah Ali Khan, Soul Music that comes from the heart, Motown, Sunday Church Service, Spiritual Music, Real Life Experiences, Love & human passion.
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A Mix of straight up R&B, Hip-Hop, and Pop with Spicy Indian/Gypsy flavors. This Bollywood beauty represents the East and the West!
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SHAKTI MANAGEMENT: (shaktionline@gmail.com) or 1.212.505.2093
PUBLIC RELATIONS: ALISON BRAGGS (shaktipr@gmail.com)
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“I haven’t heard anyone like her mixing Indian music the way she does…”
-Wyclef Jean
“Yeah you got that swing girl…you got that emotion in your sound,”
-Wynton Marsalis
“Shakti knows her culture at the same time she grew up over here. The music speaks for itself.”
-Russell Simmons
“Feminine energy that communicates through impulses, sensations and feelings”
Global Soul Entertainment, Inc. introduces SHAKTI to the Universe. Exuding glamour and verve like a glistening eastern gem, her debut record "Feminenergy” contains rich eastern beats mixed with melodies reminiscent of Indian ragas and soulful R&B. Interweaving Pop and Urban grooves “The First Indian Hip-Pop Diva” draws from her ethnic heritage with extreme fluidity. Shakti defines Feminine Energy and Power!
Born to parents of East Indian and Malaysian/Singaporean descent, Detroit “Motown” Michigan would not only be her physical birthplace, but also the backdrop to the evolution of her musical style. Shakti’s mother came from a Hindu-Brahmin and performing arts family and her father came from an impoverished gypsy family with an entrepreneurial spirit. Going against the caste system they immigrated to the US to live the “American Dream.” Struggling to make it they settled in the 7 mile area of Detroit. Surrounded by the urban sounds of Hip-Hop, R&B and Jazz Shakti was privileged to experience the best of both worlds. At home it was a traditional Indian upbringing while outside there were kids beat boxing and spinning on cardboard. Encompassing her home life with street surroundings, she coined a style all of her own and the birth of 'East meets West' began. Shakti recognized at an early age that she wanted to bridge cultures through music. Shakti has evolved into an ambassador of global style and culture. She will mesmerize you with an exotic beauty that oozes self-possessed sensuality. At the same time she is a humanitarian stating that “Music is her vehicle to change lives."
Pursuing her formal education, Shakti went to Interlochen Arts Academy at thirteen she received her Bachelor of Music degree from the esteemed Berklee College of Music. Receiving a scholarship, she went on and obtained her Masters in Music from The Chicago Musical College. Shakti garnered production and engineering credits at recording studios such as Chicago Recording Company and Chicago Trax Studios (R. Kelley’s Chocolate Factory). Shakti’s stage performance captures audiences worldwide. After studying Bharathanatyam (Indian Classical dance) and Belly Dance for years, she fused a dance style that is as unique as her personality. “Feminenergy” features Heather Hunter and other guest appearances. Innovatively produced by "Bellringer" and an Internationally acclaimed team of producers from 3 continents including Bollywood's Karthik Raaja, Lounge Lizzards ( Aaron "Freedom" Lyles (Erykah Badu, Angie Stone) and The Jettsonz (Nina Sky, Tarkan). Today's mundane samples are quickly put to shame and Shakti, simply put, is authentic… the real deal!
Global Soul Records invites you to experience the sounds, energy and spirit of Shakti…
FOR BUSINESS RELATED MATTERS ONLY CONTACT:
SHAKTI MANAGEMENT: CURRENTLY SELF MANAGED (shaktionline@gmail.com) or 1.212.505.2093
PUBLIC RELATIONS: ALISON BRAGGS (shaktipr@gmail.com)
BOOKING AGENT: NORI SIMMONS OR DAVID WINKLER (shaktibooking@gmail.com)
Strange day. After watching a documentary about streakers suffering from over exposure, I took a nap. It was a short one. I woke up a midget. At first I was freaking out, jumping around, trying to reach the wall phone. It tired me out. So I sat on a foot stool and placed my face in my hands wondering why this had happened to me. In the middle of self-pitying I started noticing how much fun it was to kick and swing my feet. I was smiling again, and found myself running through the house at full speed... wrestling with my now giant puppy. Oh, the joy! I hadn't had so much fun in years! We laughed and played and laughed until we both fell asleep exhausted on the living room floor. Then I woke up and ruined the whole damned thing.
Happy birthday love! I wish you a loving day filled with happiness! May your family and friend suround you with the love you deserve. Happy Happy Birthday!
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