Over the last 20 years India.Arie has created and recorded R&B and soul music that has earned her four Grammy Awards and many nominations. Her work is spiritual and robust and focused on love. Rather than a concert, she calls her performances a songversation and this songversation she is touring right now is called Worthy.
Worthy is focused on celebrating the best of who we are in a “co-created sacred space.” She draws the audience in with call and response and they give all of their focused attention. India.Arie is wise and kind. Her song “I am Light” is a summoning of the intrinsic value in each of us.
India.Arie is an incredible musician and performer, able to connect with her audience on a deep level. Her work is intentional and inspiring.
She also performed such compelling songs as “Brown Skin,” “What If,” and “Steady Love.”
She asks the audience to watch with their eyes, ears, and heart. The projections on stage help create a multisensory experience. Her mom, who makes all of her costumes was in the wings and India.Arie got her on stage to help her sing one song. It was a beautiful moment.
India.Arie is joined on stage by Gene Moore and Mayah Dyson on vocals, Kevin Randolph on keys, Charles LaMont Garner on drums and vocals, and Joel Cross on guitar. Randolph also acts as their musical director. This band supports India.Arie on the musical journey that is a songversation. Each one is a stellar musician in their own rite.
Moore had the opportunity to open for India.Arie. His Texan attitude and church vibes got the audience warmed up. He has a smooth R&B voice and sang such songs as “Lovely Day” and “Lean on Me.” His arrangement of “A Change is Gonna Come” left the audience moved.
India.Arie is an incredible musician and performer, able to connect with her audience on a deep level. Her work is intentional and inspiring.
Running Time: 3 hours.
India.Arie performed at the Music Center at Strathmore. For more information click here.
