{"product_id":"asha-puthli-asha-puthli","title":"ASHA PUTHLI - Asha Puthli","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhilst flicking through the racks at Mr Bongo's record store we curiously pulled out a copy of \u003cstrong\u003eAsha Puthli\u003c\/strong\u003e's self-titled album from 1973. Initially attracted to the striking sleeve (a classic \u003cstrong\u003eMick Rock\u003c\/strong\u003e portrait of Asha), we became instantly hooked upon hearing the album's opening track, \u003cem\u003eRight Down Here\u003c\/em\u003e. This spark of interest in Asha and her music led to an interview and feature on our website, followed by a personal meet-up with the great lady herself. Plans for this reissue were hatched, and we are very proud to present it to you now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are not many artists whose discography includes working with \u003cstrong\u003eOrnette Coleman\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGoblin\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafting celebrated New York underground disco classics, and being sampled by \u003cstrong\u003eJay-Z\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e50 Cent\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Notorious B.I.G.\u003c\/strong\u003e Furthermore, there are not many artists as inspiring and creative as Asha. She played by her own rules whilst surfing genres like a musical space-cadet, fashioning a career in her own unique mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsha's debut self-titled album is a wonderful fusion of jazz, soul, blues, and disco. It includes an outstanding cover version of \u003cstrong\u003eJ.J. Cale\u003c\/strong\u003e's \u003cem\u003eRight Down Here\u003c\/em\u003e, a track which Asha has made very much her own by flipping it into a deep-funk groove with sultry ethereal vocals and a drumbeat almost ready-made for samplers of the future. The record was produced in the UK by \u003cstrong\u003eDel Newman\u003c\/strong\u003e, who had worked with \u003cstrong\u003eCarly Simon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCat Stevens\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eElton John\u003c\/strong\u003e, to name a few. It was released on London CBS Records in 1973. Shortly after the release of the record, Asha (who was born in Mumbai), was banned by the Home Office from working in the UK for a period of time due to visa issues. These obstacles, along with problems with her recording contract, did not hold her back. Asha moved on and continued her musical journey elsewhere. This resulted in further astounding creative works that Mr Bongo will also be presenting soon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":58519987257689,"sku":"SDZ-48452","price":28.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/mrblp221-asha-puthli-front-shrint_1024x1024_aea3113d-6cee-47c1-a63b-f4891d5f4f2a.jpg?v=1783442532","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/asha-puthli-asha-puthli","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}