To hear Chandras workis to realise that the voiceis the purest expressionof human emotion; theclosest instrumentalconnection to our bodies.

These re-issues provide a chance for listeners to (re)discover the work of Shelia Chandra, one of the most original and trailblazing artists of her generation.

The compositions onThe Zen Kisshave an addedpoignance when encounteredtoday. They are both asnapshot of an innovativesinger at her highestperformative power, aswellasa record of an ineffablesound that has yet to be replicated, andlikely never will. When we drop the needle onThe Zen Kisswe reach ever-closer to thatspecial moment of Chandragiving voice to her innermostmusic, to her communionbetween thesinger and thoseof us being sung to.I lend thelistener my unwavering presence and present-moment attention, my understandingof the musical forms Im working with, and my skill. But they lend me theirhearts.

TRACKLISTING:

1. La Sagesse(Women, Im Callling You)

2. Speaking in TonguesIII

3. Waiting

4. Shehnai Song

5. Love It Is A KillingThing

6. Speaking in TonguesIV

7. Woman and Child

8. En Mireal del Penal

9. A Sailor’s Life

10.Abbess Hildegard

11. Kafi Noir