Colonial Cousins - Colonial Cousins
Review by Chad Foreman
Colonial Cousins, the self-titled debut album by Indian fusion duo Colonial Cousins, is a groundbreaking work that blends traditional Indian music with contemporary Western sounds. Released in 1996, the album became an instant hit and catapulted the duo to international fame.
The album features a unique blend of Indian classical music, folk music, and pop, coupled with English lyrics. The duo, comprising of Hariharan and Lesle Lewis, created a sound that was both innovative and accessible.
The album opens with the popular track "Krishna", a catchy tune that showcases the duo's vocal harmonies and fusion sound. Other standout tracks include "Sa Ni Dha Pa", "Guiding Star", and "Feel Alright". The album also features collaborations with renowned musicians such as Zakir Hussain and Louis Banks.
The album's success can be attributed to its universal appeal. The fusion of Indian and Western sounds, coupled with English lyrics, made it accessible to a wider audience. The album won several awards, including the MTV Asia Viewer's Choice Award for Best Music Video for the song "Krishna".
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Sa Ni Dha Pa (Never Know The Reason) | 5:05 | |
| Indian Rain | 6:32 | |
| Let Me See the Love | 04:21 | |
| Adrian's Angel (Lost In The Desert Fair) | 4:42 | |
| Sa Ni Dha Pa (Never Know the Reason) | 05:05 | |
| Krishna | 5:48 | |
| Sa Ni Dha Pa (Never Know The Reason) | 5:05 | |
| Let Me See The Love | 4:21 | |
| It's Gonna Be Alright | 06:53 | |
| Feel Alright | 5:59 | |
| It's Gonna Be Alright | 6:53 | |
| Adrian's Angel (Lost in the Desert Fair) | 04:42 | |
| Feel Alright | 05:59 | |
| Forever Yours Forever Mine | 6:00 | |
| Teri Meri Aankhon Mein | 6:04 | |
| Adrian's Angel (Lost In The Desert Fair) | 4:42 |
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Catalog Numbers
- D4GP1573
- C4GP1573
Labels
- Magnasound (India) Pvt. Ltd.
- Magnasound
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Cassette
- Reissue
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Record Company | Magnasound (India) Pvt. Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | Magnasound (India) Ltd. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Magnasound (India) Ltd. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Acoustic Guitar | Lezz |
| Backing Vocals | Akabu |
| Bass | Doug Wimbish |
| Cover | Ashok Salian |
| Djembe | Talvin Singh |
| Drums | Keith LeBlanc |
| Flugelhorn | Steve Sidwell |
| Flute | Ramakant Patil |
| Guest | Najma Akhtar |
| Guitar | Skip McDonald, Vernon Reid |
| Keyboards | Errol Reed |
| Mixed By | Clive Goddard |
| Music Director | Leslie 'Lezz' Lewis |
| Percussion | Deepak Borkar, Madhav Pawar, Vijay Jadhav |
| Piano | Errol Reed |
| Programmed By | Andy Whitmore |
| Recorded By | Andy Montgomery, Ashish Saksena, Lorrianne |
| Sarangi | Liyaquat Ali |
| Slide Guitar | Vishwa Mohan Bhatt |
| Tabla | Talvin Singh |
| Vocals | Sipra Bose |
Notes
- * Recorded by: Andy Montgomery /Lorrianne/John Smith & Ashish Saksena at: The Manor (Oxford)/On-U Sound (London) & Purple Haze (Mumbai)
- * Mixed by: Clive Goddard at Maison Rouge & Matrix Studio London.
- * Mastered by: Gordon Vicary at Town House Studios - London
- Music Director: Leslie 'Lezz' Lewis
- Lezz's Vocals Co-Produced by Hari
- © Magnasound (India) Pvt. Ltd. 1996
- (P) 1996 Magnasound (India) Pvt. Ltd.
- [J-card]
- PKD. 1/98
About Colonial Cousins
Name Vars
- Hari-Lezz
Members
- Hariharan
- Lesle Lewis
Summary by Chad Foreman
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