After Elektra had a huge Tracy Chapman hit with "Fast Car" in 1988, other record labels rushed to sign socially and emotionally conscious female singer songwriters to capitalize on Chapman's success. A window had opened at radio and MTV, and while there were mediocre acts that got signed, there were gems too. Among these was UK artist Tanita Tikaram, with her debut record "Ancient Heart". It wa...
...but she has done so much more. Mellow, often jazzy, with a unique voice that drwas you in. Her recent cd "Sentimental" was something of a comeback after some weaker efforts, but also try her first "Ancient Heart" and second "Sweet Keeper" to get into her.
