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Hope is in short supply these days. But the new single “Shine” by Anouschka comforts and inspires.
The song evolved from her many years in Kenya. ‘Shine’ is the song that Kenya and the universe gave me,” Anouschka says.
“It” ‘s about the resilience of the human soul. ‘Shine’ showcases a fusion style I pioneered back in 2013. My intent was to make the rest of the world aware of Kenya’s rich music scene and to build cultural bridges. I first recorded with a local producer in a small ghetto outside Nairobi, while goats and village
drunks walked by. We mixed Western songwriting and my Kiswahili and English lyrics with local
beats.”
Anouschka is half Swedish and half American. She grew up traveling the globe – living in Thailand, Sweden, the United States, Germany, and England. Her musicality mirrors her international life. Anouschka’s repertoire blends Blues, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Reggae, and Urban influences with well crafted lyrical content. The new version of “Shine” was recorded at House of Dillie in Nairobi. “This version is made for an international audience because it has a very timely message,”
Anouschka says Her African songs are intentionally spiritual. “In Kenya, you see how fleeting and precious life is,” she says. #These are dark times. Our cultural, creative, and socio-political margins are dangerously narrow. Racism, sexism, cruelty to animals, and misuse of our earth abound. But my travels have taught me that we are more alike than different. Our humanity is defined by how evolved our spirit is. The stronger we shine our light, the more we diminish fear and ignorance.”
Stream “Shine” Below: open.spotify.com/album/1cRwr8cM
To listen to Anouschka’s music and to follow her on social media, please visit:
www.Anouschka.net
Instagram.com/songqueenmusic
Facebook.com/songqueenmusic
soundcloud.com/anouschka
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcral1SehBA