Seela Misra | |
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Birth name | Seela Misra |
Also known as | Seela |
Born | Cornwall, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Folk, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass, vocals |
Years active | 1994–present |
Labels | New Improved Music |
Website |
iamseela |
Seela Misra is a Canadian-born [1] singer-songwriter residing in Austin, Texas. She was the lead singer of the jazz band TOrcH and is also the back-up singer for Matt the Electrician. Seela is known for an expressive vocal range, "one moment she rasps like a Jersey deli queen, the next she's cooing coquettishly." [2] This is evident in her solo work and when delivering jazz standards with the Jazz Pharaohs [3] or with TOrcH where she has been credited with "unswerving hipness" succeeding where others have failed "in melding her own style with those from the past." [4]
Seela's initial foray into recording, Probably Lucy (1994) conveyed "a spare sultriness," [2] and was called "a languid acoustic romp through the varied terrain of the poetic heart," [5] quickly selling out its first pressing. "Dark and atmospheric," [2] her follow-up album, Something Happened (1999), received criticism for inconsistent songwriting; "the head lady has not found quite enough songs to fill 56 minutes," [6] while simultaneously admitting "what her songwriting lacks in answers, it makes up for in mood." [2]
Indeed, depth of mood and emotion, thus far, has defined her career and stage presence: "Her stare is direct, like Krishna contemplating Radha," [2] while her "voice is her main calling card, soft and inviting, belying the darkness in her songs." [7] "Sonically compelling," [6] Seela is sought out in the Austin music scene, adding vocals to albums across a wide range of genres, while complimenting numerous artists on stage. Seela released her fourth studio album, Valentine in 2013. [8]
Sean Hayes, Ian McLagan, Craig Ross, Tom Freund, Stanley Smith, Freedy Johnston, Ephraim Owens, Eric Beverly, Whammo, Jon Greene.
Seela Misra | |
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Birth name | Seela Misra |
Also known as | Seela |
Born | Cornwall, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Folk, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass, vocals |
Years active | 1994–present |
Labels | New Improved Music |
Website |
iamseela |
Seela Misra is a Canadian-born [1] singer-songwriter residing in Austin, Texas. She was the lead singer of the jazz band TOrcH and is also the back-up singer for Matt the Electrician. Seela is known for an expressive vocal range, "one moment she rasps like a Jersey deli queen, the next she's cooing coquettishly." [2] This is evident in her solo work and when delivering jazz standards with the Jazz Pharaohs [3] or with TOrcH where she has been credited with "unswerving hipness" succeeding where others have failed "in melding her own style with those from the past." [4]
Seela's initial foray into recording, Probably Lucy (1994) conveyed "a spare sultriness," [2] and was called "a languid acoustic romp through the varied terrain of the poetic heart," [5] quickly selling out its first pressing. "Dark and atmospheric," [2] her follow-up album, Something Happened (1999), received criticism for inconsistent songwriting; "the head lady has not found quite enough songs to fill 56 minutes," [6] while simultaneously admitting "what her songwriting lacks in answers, it makes up for in mood." [2]
Indeed, depth of mood and emotion, thus far, has defined her career and stage presence: "Her stare is direct, like Krishna contemplating Radha," [2] while her "voice is her main calling card, soft and inviting, belying the darkness in her songs." [7] "Sonically compelling," [6] Seela is sought out in the Austin music scene, adding vocals to albums across a wide range of genres, while complimenting numerous artists on stage. Seela released her fourth studio album, Valentine in 2013. [8]
Sean Hayes, Ian McLagan, Craig Ross, Tom Freund, Stanley Smith, Freedy Johnston, Ephraim Owens, Eric Beverly, Whammo, Jon Greene.