Not Your Exotic

“Not Your Exotic” is a rich, high energy single that showcases Sukhmani’s rhythmic brilliance, in addition to her angelic vocals, with a masterfully layered, textured percussion line. The layers of her hypnotic voice caress the melody in a silky blanket of colorful harmony and offer a captivating depth to the rich soundscape.

Sukhmani says: “ I am a brown skinned woman. The child of Punjabi immigrants. Raised in a rich, vibrant culture. I am written in the ink of my ancestors. Proud of my earth tones and mother tongue. Not your Exotic is a statement that stemmed from my own recognition of the complexities of belonging, and how our feelings around identity can be skewed by the often misinformed perceptions of others. I wanted to draw upon my experience, and the experience of so many others, of being exoticized, otherized, objectified, and measured against standards of whiteness, so much so that hiding the parts of us that don’t seem to fit in becomes common practice. The song is a call for us to appreciate and celebrate ourselves as well as each other, honouring diversity whilst acknowledging our inherent oneness.”

At its core, this track implores listeners to honor diversity while acknowledging our inherent oneness. Sukhmani hopes that listeners can see the song as the invitation for togetherness and inclusivity that it is.

 

Credits

Vocals and Percussion: Sukhmani

Electric Guitar: Ezra Landis

Moog Bass: Jared May

Vocals and Synth: Siobhán Moore

Mixed by Siobhán Moore

Mastered by Piper Payne

Produced by Siobhán Moore

Executive Producer: Karan Khalsa

Published by Spirit Voyage Publishing

Copyright Spirit Voyage Records 2021