Susheela Raman
Susheela Raman is a singer and composer, acclaimed for her melodic and experimental musical works across genres and frontiers. She has released eight albums, including the Mercury-shortlisted ‘Salt Rain’. Susheela has performed all over the world and is known for her singular voice and stage presence. The Guardian described her as “that rarity: a true innovator”. Recent major recording and live projects have included collaboration with Pakistani Sufi singers and Javanese Gamelan. Her most current project has been the creation of songs based around the poetry of visionary English poet and artist William Blake (1757-1827).
Sam Mills has been working closely with Susheela for twenty-five years, as a guitarist, producer and co-composer. He was a founding member of 80’s cult post-punk experimentalists 23 Skidoo. Apart from his work with Susheela, he has produced several records for Peter Gabriel Real World Records and curated and directed projects including ‘Sacred Imaginations’ at the Barbican. He is currently working with Susheela on their William Blake songs.
