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    Sheila Chandra: Ever So Lonely/Eyes/Ocean

    Sheila Chandra made a name for herself in the 80's as Britain's first mainstream Asian pop star. Drawing on the music of her spiritual ancestors, she weaves the sounds of South India, Spanish and Muslim influences on a composition that is now considered a classic.

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    By Ariana Morgenstern • Oct 21, 2014 • 1 min read

    Peter Gabriel's Realworld label celebrates 25 years with a 3 CD box set spanning some of their best tracks. Included is Sheila Chandra who made a name for herself in the 80's as Britain's first mainstream Asian pop star. Drawing on the music of her spiritual ancestors, she weaves the sounds of South India, Spanish and Muslim influences on a composition that is now considered a classic. Today's Top Tune is "Ever So Lonely/Eyes/Ocean".

    Banner image courtesy of the artist.

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