Tara Lily / Sera Kalo - Museum Angewandte Kunst - Frankfurt am Main

DESCRIPTION

Growing up in South London with in a British-Bengali household, Tara Lily developed a singular perspective on music and global culture. Immersed in the vibrant sounds of her multicultural surroundings, she absorbed everything from jazz and electronica to alternative R&B and classical Indian soundscapes. This rich tapestry of influences, paired with her deep musical insight, forms the foundation of a sound that is entirely her own.

It’s this genre-defying blend — and her authentic understanding of the cultural worlds behind it — that has drawn the attention of tastemakers and icons alike, including Virgil Abloh, Gilles Peterson , IggyPop , JamieCullum, and Motown Records UK, who signed Tara as their first British artist. Her music refuses to be boxed in; she is, in every sense, a musical anomaly.

Tara's debut album Speak In The Dark is a bold, introspective record that explores the unspoken — secrets, desires, and ancestral memory. Weaving together elements of jazz, trip-hop, electronica, alt-R&B, and Indian instrumentation, the album captures the emotional turbulence and creative fire of living with ADHA.

A fearless and formidable talent, Tara Lily channels both vulnerability and strength into her work. With Speak In The Dark, 2024 marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for a rising star poised to redefine the boundaries of contemporary music.

REVIEWS

“Amazing voice, excited to see what she does next” –Virgil Abloh“

Authenticity personified!"
– EzraCollective (Femi Koleos)

“Tara makes something glow in the darkness”– KingKru

“She’s somethingelse” –Iggy Pop

“Spellbinding” – TheGuardian (TaraJoshi)

“Beautiful, melancholic ...” – JamieCullum

“Powerful...’’ – NME

“Incredible...I fucking adore it!” – RAYE

“Soulful and heartfelt” – Jack Saunders (BBCRadio1) “One to watch – Jamz Supernova (BBCRadio6)

“Each song takes you on a journey” – Talvin Singh