John Etheridge, Vimala Rowe

Multi-style guitarist teams up with a new exciting singer.

John Etheridge and Vimala Rowe have been working together for a couple of years after John invited her on stage at a solo gig and was totally enthralled by her singing – passionate, soulful and utterly committed. They have recently completed a duo album for release in January and the music on this reflects the breadth and depth of both their musical backgrounds.

Vimala has made a study of Indian classical singing as well as working for years in the Far East and was the recipient of an Indie Award in 2008 for the eponymously titled EP - Vimala.

Together they explore Flamenco influences, Indian Classical, Jazz, Blues and African works -an eclectic mix delivered with power inventiveness and conviction.

My first experience of Vimala was at Scarborough Jazz Festival where (among other emotions) she moved grown men to tears.