In eleven years Carol C (vocalist and DJ of Si*Sé) went from being an outsider downtempo charmer to a full fledged internationally celebrated electronic pop musician. It was a huge feat to accomplish, and despite her experimental nature and being part of an over-saturated market of electronic musicians, she has formed Si*Sé, a group of wide-ranging musical references that is graced with the general warmth and attractiveness of her songwriting. Si*Se’s latest EP, Gold, combines with her deep soulfulness and confirms all the proof of Carol C’s unique talent. It’s a taste of the group’s 2001 self titled debut’s trip-hop moods and optimistic yet euphoric and romantic style. Furthermore, the group has just released the single to their upcoming 2012 release, Go. Listen to and download the track below.
You can purchase GOLD EP here.
This week we have non other than Carol C herself answering the world famous Kuestionnaire as she shares an embarrassing moment the few of us will her have the pleasure of experiencing.
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1. Could you state your name and what you do in the band?
Carol C (Singer)
2. How would you describe your sound?
Electronic Soul
3. What is your favorite local band?
Brazilian Girls
4. Any concerts that blew your mind recently?
Phoenix was amazing in concert a few months ago.
5. Any non-musical influences you would like to mention?
Maya Angelou, Frida Kahlo, Tim Burton, Alexander McQueen.
6. If your music was to be the theme of a film/TV show, what would it be?
Sex and Lucia
7. What musician/artist would you like to collaborate with for a day?
Peter Gabriel or Danger Mouse
8. What is the album you listen to on a cold rainy day?
Peter Gabriel’s Passion album.
9. List four songs you would listen to on a roadtrip?
A Forest – The Cure
If You Want Me To Stay – Sly and The Family Stone
Everything in it’s Right Place – Radiohead
Baltimore – Nina Simone
10. Where do you see yourselves in 7 years?
Making music for films.
11. What is the last book you read?
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou.
12. Is image a factor in music or is it a waste of time?
It is. Probably more so these days than ever.
13. Any embarrassing moments on stage you would like to share?
Not remembering my lyrics while performing a duet with David Byrne. The next evening I made cheat notes.
14. Any favorite tour locations?
We had amazing shows in Madrid, and Dominican Republic.
15. Lastly, what is your present state of mind?
Dreamy.
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Si*Sé – Go from Go (2011)
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Brazilian Girls – Don’t Stop from Don’t Stop (2005)