![]() ![]() Īfter Simpson's parents divorced, her mother moved the family to Atlanta, Georgia when India was 13. Arie is African-American, and according to a DNA analysis, she descends from the Mende people of Sierra Leone, the Kru people of Liberia and the Fula people of Guinea-Bissau. She has an older brother named J'On and younger sister Mary A Martin of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her mother is a former singer (she was signed to Motown as a teenager and opened for Stevie Wonder and Al Green) and is now her stylist. Her musical skills were encouraged by both parents in her younger years. India was born in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Joyce and Ralph Simpson. She has won four Grammy Awards from her 23 nominations, including Best R&B Album. She has sold over five million records in the US and ten million worldwide. Apart, they are some of the most sought-after musicians in the world… together they are uninhibited innovators moving effortlessly through multiple genres of music.India Arie Simpson (born October 3, 1975), also known as India Arie (sometimes styled as india.arie), is an American singer and songwriter. Miles is a founding member of the West Coast Get Down (WCGD), a collaborative group of musicians born and raised in Los Angeles. ![]() He is a master musician and live performer. Many have called him the “Jimi Hendrix of the upright bass” for good reason. In addition to his solo career with his band, he has performed, recorded, produced, and toured with artists including Chris Cornell, Kendrick Lamar, Mos Def, India Arie, Lauryn Hill, Jonathan Davis of Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, Jeff Beck, and countless other big names. ![]() The LA-based player is a true force on the upright bass. Miles combines acoustic bass power with bow technique and an array of effects and pedals that make him a true visionary. It was a true honor to get to spend some time with the incredible four-string dexterity that is Miles Mosley (who was in town performing with Kamasi Washington). ![]()
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