Asha Puthli - The Essential Collection of Vintage Bollywood & Jazz Music | Perfect for Relaxation, Yoga & Retro Music Lovers

From 60s psych, Classical Indian music, Free Jazz, Pop, Soul, Disco, to Rock, the list goes on. A 'best-of' or an 'essential collection' is always going to be a subjective thing, but for what is unbelievably the first official compilation covering the full breadth of Asha's illustrious career, Mr Bongo aimed to provide a snapshot into her ever-evolving musical journey and a tribute to the vast richness of her catalogue.

Some singers want to be famous, others are pop star icons, and some are artists; Asha is the latter. Asha is a true force of nature, regardless of the genre she explores, she fully commits, moves on, and reinvents herself, always progressing.

Looking back on Asha's career, it is evident what a trailblazer she was, opening doors for her contemporaries and those who came later to step through. Whether it was conscious or not, you can recognise Asha’s influence in aspects of Kate Bush's ethereal image and performance, in Donna Summer’s high-smooth vocal sound and disco stylings, and in the gumption and power of Grace Jones.

01. The Savages & Asha Puthli – Pain
02. Asha Puthli accompanied by The Surfers – Sound of Silence
03. Asha Puthli accompanied by The Surfers – Sunny
04. Asha Puthli accompanied by The Surfers – Fever
05. Ornette Coleman – What Reason Could I Give
06. Ornette Coleman – All My Life
07. Charlie Mariano – Mirror
08. Asha Puthli – Right Down Here
09. Asha Puthli – Lies
10. Asha Puthli – Devil is Loose
11. Asha Puthli – Space Talk
12. Asha Puthli – One Night Affair
13. Asha Puthli – I’m Gonna Dance
14. Asha Puthli – Music Machine (Dedication to Studio 54)
15. Asha Puthli – Peek A Boo Boogie
16. Asha Puthli – Mister Moonlight
17. Asha Puthli – Prism of the Sun (Song For Dieter)
18. Asha Puthli – 1001 Nights of Love (Reprise)
19. Asha Puthli – We’re Gonna Bury the Rock with the Roll Tonight
20. Asha Puthli – Chipko Chipko.