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Sheya Mission- 'Nine Signs and Heavy Bliss'
Other | Thursday 11th August 2011 | Osh
Old Rastafarian teachings and modern city life meet in the middle on Sweden’s introspective answer to Reggae
Although Sheya Mission is of African descent, she grew up in the metropolitan Swedish capital, Stockholm, and her interest in Reggae only formed upon her taking a trip to Jamaica where she received guidance from a Rasta elder. Her inspiration is drawn from nature, earth, water and the basic elements of life, all of which is incarnated in this album. Don’t expect your standard upbeat Reggae album based on strong hooks; this anthology is a laid-back, contemplative tribute to the body and mind. Full of musical diversity, Sheya’s husky vocals channel Drum and Bass, Dancehall, Ska and jazzy beats and even a cover of Gershwin’s ‘Summertime’, and the twenty track record builds a bridge between spiritual bush-wisdom and modern city life. Although Nine Signs is a bit slow getting going, it’s well worth the perseverance. Check out ‘Feels Like Rain’, ‘Colours’ and her rendition of ‘Summertime’.
Although Sheya Mission is of African descent, she grew up in the metropolitan Swedish capital, Stockholm, and her interest in Reggae only formed upon her taking a trip to Jamaica where she received guidance from a Rasta elder. Her inspiration is drawn from nature, earth, water and the basic elements of life, all of which is incarnated in this album. Don’t expect your standard upbeat Reggae album based on strong hooks; this anthology is a laid-back, contemplative tribute to the body and mind. Full of musical diversity, Sheya’s husky vocals channel Drum and Bass, Dancehall, Ska and jazzy beats and even a cover of Gershwin’s ‘Summertime’, and the twenty track record builds a bridge between spiritual bush-wisdom and modern city life. Although Nine Signs is a bit slow getting going, it’s well worth the perseverance. Check out ‘Feels Like Rain’, ‘Colours’ and her rendition of ‘Summertime’.
Check out some of Sheya’s music online: myspace.com/sheyamission
