ACOUSTIC SOUL introduces a new singer with a fresh voice and a fresh prospective. Her voice is rich and clean enough not to need all the musical override and remix that have come to be acceptable in the popular music business. In addition to clear and melodious pipes, India Arie sings the songs that today's woman should hear. The tune, VIDEO, clears says that she doesn't look like the girls in the music video. But more importantly, it says she's happy that she doesn't. The songs show a high level of self-acceptance and self-celebration. Her rendition of BROWN SKIN offers a kind of sensuality that makes you want to play that track over and over. Then she gives gratitude and tribute to the musicians from which she has gathered her style.This CD offers active dance music and tremendous mood music. It's truly well worth the purchase.