I had to listen to myself and do what I felt in my heart 'River Rise,' 'Long Goodbye' and 'He Heals MeԖ–(are) three of my favorite songs ever. I was always told that wouldn't work in a commercial sense, so I didn't (do it). It's mostly live with programmed elements on top. I think the biggest shift for me is the sound of the album. There have been times in the past when I would say, 'I can't say that like that,' or, 'I'll keep this song for later.' The message of the album is more bold֖the politics of relationships, things going on in the world, love, spiritual ideals like forgiveness and self-acceptance. I don't touch on any subject I haven't touched on before. How is your sound and message different from previous albums?

2, Love & Politics' came out earlier this year. And if you don't have that outlet at school where you get it, it just didn't make sense to me. Obviously, people have talked about how it helps to develop your brain, but I think some people are predisposed to music. Because for me that's why I did well in my other subjects, so I would be able to participate in music class. When I first heard about (schools) shutting down music programs, I was like, 'you can't do that.' Children need that. What are your feelings on music education in schools and its impact on youth? I know 'VH1 Divas' supports the Save the Music Foundation. My music is about living in the moment, and the experience was perfect for my music. I was thinking, 'What am I doing here?' I sang with Adele, and we complemented each other. Recently you performed on 'VH1 Divas 2009.' How does it feel to follow in the footsteps of Tina Turner, Patti Labelle, Diana Ross and other female legends? She performed the song 'Video' with British singer Adele.Īrie will perform on Thursday, October 1 at the MSU Riley Center in Meridian. On the heels of her spring and summer tour, she appeared on 'VH1: Divas 2009' which aired Sept. 2, Love & Politics,' her fourth studio album. Early this year she released 'Testimony: Vol. Her first single, 'Video,' has become an anthem for girls and women as a celebration of the bodies God has given them. In February, Arie performed for the President and the First Lady at 'In Performance at the White House-Celebrating the Music of Steve Wonder.' In honor of Wonder's receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize. Her mother, Joyce, is a former singer and her father, Ralph Simpson, played in the NBA.Īrie has received 17 Grammy nominations, two Grammy Awards and four NAACP Image Awards. India.Arie, 33, was born in Denver, Colo, but moved to Atlanta, Ga., at the age of 13. Her lyrics speak about the challenges of our society and the highs and lows of relationships. Her songs range from spiritual and introspective to playful and political. Her sound is eclectic: a fusion of R&B, gospel, soul and jazz. India.Arie will perform at the MSU Riley Center in Meridian on Thursday, Oct.

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