

Her diligence paid off within six weeks the album had gone gold. A perfectionist, India.Arie spent two years honing Acoustic Soul. In 1999 she signed with Motown Records and began work on her debut album. Her music, which appeared on a compilation CD released by the label, caught the attention of Lilith Fair scouts, and she secured a spot on the 1998 tour's second stage. She became immersed in the Atlanta music scene and helped establish Groovement, an artists' collective, which also formed an independent label, EarthShare.

After high school, she entered Georgia's Savannah College of Art and Design, where she studied metals and jewelry and art history. Mix - India.

India.Arie started playing guitar at age 13.
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Her father, Ralph Simpson, played professional basketball for the Denver Nuggets, and her mother is a fashion designer who goes by the name Simpson. Her songs tackle a variety of issues that speak to the soul. However, it is the rawness and sincerity of her words that keep the fans coming back for more. Her soulful tone and melodies draw in the crowd. She’s the artist to listen to when you’re. In 2001 she was nominated for seven Grammy Awards, including song of the year, best new artist, and album of the year. India Arie is the powerful vocalist behind the empowering early 2000s anthems Video and I am Not My Hair. Happy Birthday India Arie This soul singer has been teaching us self values since she first emerged on the music scene. Her music blends soul, hip-hop, and folk. India.Arie burst onto the music scene in 2001, with the release of Acoustic Soul, an intelligent, richly textured collection of songs about self-confidence, acceptance, and healing.
