A pretty musical find Divya Unny Monday, January 01, 2007 23:47 IST http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1072243
After a stint with Andrew Lloyd Webber, AR Rahmans discovery Karen David is set to make her debut in India She is more than happy to acknowledge herself as AR Rahmans discovery in the world of music. Rahman actually found me, she gushes speaking of her first video with him for Jagmohan Mundhras yet to be released Provoked. 26-year-old musician-actor Karen David who has legendary names like Benny Andersson, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Steven Seagal to her work credit, will now be seen in India for the first time through this independent music video. I was working with the Provoked star cast when I suddenly landed at Rahmans studio in Chennai recording for this video. He brings out the best in me as a performer and a songwriter, she adds. After making an impressive acting debut with the much acclaimed musical Mamma Mia (where Rahman first noticed her), Karen went on to work with Lloyd Webber for the UK musical Bombay Dreams which furthered to an American tour with him. Working with such great artists is like being blindfolded and walking on a high tight rope. You dont know where youre going but in the end the result is amazing, says Karen. Although Karen spent most of her life abroad, she credits her musical sensibilities to her Indian roots. I am originally from Shillong and I guess since Khasis are so musical at heart, it definitely forms a huge part of my musical influences. She might primarily consider herself a musician, but what cannot be ignored is her ongoing achievement as an actor. Karens latest acting stint can be seen in the Steven Seagal action flick Flight of Fury. It was very adventurous I got to play a US Air Force Army Lieutenant and learn a lot of military jargon, she says laughing. Eventually what this multi-talented girl is most looking forward to is her debut album Me vs. Me where she has again collaborated with biggies like Rob Wells, Damian Legassick, and the Bombay Dub Orchestra including Rahman of course. Through this album I celebrate my roots as a Canadian-Asian and I wanted to incorporate that element in my sound. Also I have loads of family in India so I hope I do them proud, she signs off. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Whos that girl? Born in Shillong, Karens mom is half Chinese and her dads from Chennai She won a scholarship to the Berklee College when she was just 17 Has worked with Steven Seagal, Benny Andresson
