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    Acoustic Soul

    The songs this Atlanta-based singer conjures up are rooted in a back-to-basics soul vibe, and the arrangements on her debut album demonstrate the emotional charge unplugged instruments can add to the mix. But the combined effect of these elements -- along with India.Arie's clearly heartfelt delivery...

    2001 RS: 3.5of 5 Stars

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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...

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