Sen
Sevara Nazarkhan
‘Sen’ sees the irrepressible, ever curious Uzbek world music diva Sevara Nazarkhan leaping boldly into contemporary writing and production. Sen (‘you’ in Uzbek) – is the album Sevara has always wanted to make: a looping, shimmering, beats-laden gem underscored by traditional instrumentation with Uzbek-language lyrics sent soaring by her unforgettable voice.
‘Sen’ was produced by Sevara in collaboration with Russian electro-techno wizard Victor Sologub and the West Country’s much-touted Bruno Ellingham. Although an outstanding studio production ‘Sen’ is energized by the spirit of her live performance. Onstage, Sevara is a whirl of joyous, co-ordinated movement; her love of live expression is as palpable as her spontaneous, child-like nature.
Sevara was determined to pour exactly the right emotion and power into each and every track, re-recorded all of her glorious vocals – including all the backing arrangements - until they did precisely that. “There were never any constraints on me with this album,” she says happily, “That freedom helped me create an album that I am very, very proud of.”
‘Sen’ is a gorgeous, song-driven album, as melodious as it is danceable, as harmonious as it is edgy. It’s an album that treads both traditional and contemporary paths – a reflection of the modern day Silk Road.
“Is ‘Sen’ traditional or contemporary?” Sevara Nazarkhan gives a good-natured shrug. “That’s for other people to decide. But either way,” she says, shaking out her long dark hair and flashing a dazzling smile. “Sen is who I am.”
Add To Basketmore info£10.67Sen - CDplay Korgim Kelar Sevara Nazarkhan 5m 7s play Bu Sevgi Sevara Nazarkhan 3m 57s play Erkalab Sevara Nazarkhan 4m 37s play Kunlarim Sensiz Sevara Nazarkhan 3m 47s play Sen Sevara Nazarkhan 4m 42s play Bakhtimdan Sevara Nazarkhan 5m 28s play Kuigai Sevara Nazarkhan 5m 20s play Ne Kechar Sevara Nazarkhan 4m 16s play Kuyoshga Sevara Nazarkhan 3m 22s play Tushim Sevara Nazarkhan 4m 42s play Debochadan Sevara Nazarkhan 4m 36s
