India.Arie

Combining African head wraps with a folkie sensibility, India.Arie looked like Erykah Badu but sounded more like an upbeat Tracy Chapman when she first arrived on the scene. On her debut album, matter-of-factly called Acoustic Soul, neo-soul is the flavor, but with a strong singer/songwriter bent -- and a focus on organic over orgasmic. The lyrics spell out the vibes: She's not built like a...