SPARLHA SWA: In The Distance

Sparlha Swa

In The Distance

© 2004 Sparlha Swa (634479017315)

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Sparlha sings from the place where sound meets spirit. Sometimes folky, sometimes pop, always soulful, Sparlha has a style and voice all her own.

tracks

1 Love Addiction
2 Sister, Sister
3 Spread Your Wings
4 Stay With Me
5 Canto Das Tres Racas
6 Go Slow
7 I Am That
8 The War Within
9 Too Late
10 Me Leve
11 In The Distance

notes

In The Distance is Sparlha's debut album. 11 tracks of sheer emotive pleasure. Also, listen to tracks from her first home-recorded album called Uprising here: http://www.cdbaby.com/all/sparswa

Sparlha Swa was born in Stony Hill, Kingston, Jamaica on a May morning underneath an amethyst sky. At 4 months old her family moved to the United States, where Sparlha was transplanted numerous times from New York City to Santa Cruz, San Franciso back to Jamaica, Montserrat to Long Island. Her cosmopolitan upbringing is easily reflected in her music, for whether they be folk or soul, Brazilian or rock, the strands that weave her refreshing sound are drawn from a wide variety of musical genres. Most likely you'll be reminded of Sade or Tracey Chapman, lets see, Joan Armatrading, Dido and perhaps even Joni Mitchell. But then she gets off her stool, puts down the guitar and has the entire audience singing along to acappella cries for a "heart revolution", then you just won't know how to classify her music.

What will capture you in her performance is the shocking clarity and emotion-rich power of her voice. With a range like Aretha Franklin, and the tonal sensibilities of a modern day Ella, her vocal spells will hit hard and linger on long past their delivery. Coupling such vocals with acoustic guitar, Sparlha accompanies herself with lush chords, and hypnotic finger-picking, arrangements. Add to this concoction the soulful poetry of lyrics that speak eloquently on love, life, and spirit, and you will understand that what we have on our hands is an artist out to change the world from the inside.

Sparlha is a gifted vocalist, songwriter, a self-taught guitarist and a poet, but her multi-talented abilities also include Ivy League smarts. It was at Stanford University where she studied Religion, Writing, and Eco-Philosophy, that she composed her first song instead of writing a Sociology paper. "I couldn't say what I wanted to say in just words," says Sparlha, "It needed to be sung". So she bought herself a $100 guitar and while teaching herself to play, wrote her first 8 songs, many of which have been produced on her debut album "In The Distance" to be released in Febuary, 2005.

Since June of 2002 Sparlha Swa has performed on hundreds of stages, sold over a thousand units of a home-recorded demo "Uprising", generated an audible buzz on both coasts, in New York City and the Bay Area, and created a solid foundation for a prolific and impactful career.

Her recent exploits include performing in a singer-songwriter series soon to be aired on PBS, opening up for the infamous Reggae Dance Hall artist Junior Kelly for an audience of 4000 in Trinidad and Tobago, performing solo at prestigious NYC venues including Ashford + Simpson's Sugar Bar, and being featured on the Woodstock Film Festival compilation CD.

Sparlha now resides in Brooklyn, NY where she performs, composes, and pursues a record deal with the vision and drive of a small army equipped with only flowers.

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  • I have been listening to this album for a week straight!
    author: Luke Haukeness

    Love flows throughout this album. A big picture of love including deep relational truth and introspection, political complexity and a realistic and nurturing sense of hope in dreary times where hope is often lost, or smothered. Wisdom and a pulling of truth from deep and difficult places inspire me and sooth my heart. Check out this album! and thank you Sparlha Swa!!!!

  • excllent, the next logical step forward for a great artist
    author: tony beckett

    this album is great. the vocal range & style shows how gifted this artist is.

  • Refreshingly beautiful
    author: Travis Gayles

    I admire your dedication and determination in getting your talent out to the world. It is amazingly beautiful and inspiring! Keep doing what you are doing!

  • Beautiful

    wonderful music for the spirit.. Beautiful

  • Sparlha is Gifted!!!
    author: Sabine Faustin

    How can I described the soulful, moving sounds of Sparlha Swa? It's truly difficult. Her music MUST be heard to be appreciated. Lyrics with meaning set to music that warms the blood in your veins ---- S-imply P-rolific A-nd R-ich L-yrics H-onestly A-uthentic , that's Sparlha!!!

  • Absolutely Captivating!
    author: Olga Salamanca

    Sparlha's voice is utterly breathtaking! Her music is so powerful and soulful with intelligent lyrics and beautiful melodies. Incredibly moving-this album is sure to captivate you. It is refreshing to hear a musician so talented as Sparlha. Just wait..she is soon going to be a big star!

  • A Must Have Album!
    author: Keith Boogie

    A great cd. With a voice that reminds you of a more powerful Sade, guitar skills of India Irie and songwriting that is incomparable, Mz. Swa is the real deal!

  • Uplifting and deep
    author: Pooley

    Sparla is coming from a similar place as India Arie and Terry Callier,If you like their style you'll love this.Songs such as Sister Sister fuse soul and folk with a latin twist.A wonderful album which needs more exposure.

  • I love it!
    author: Chris Van Loan

    Great music. Filled with spirit, soul and heart. You need to groove on this artist. She's really unique.

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