Steeped in Asian influence, ‘Wonder Why’ sees MALKA return with more colour than Holi Festival as she weaves mesmeric percussive rhythms among a charge of irresistible call and response chants for her eclectic tribe.
‘Wonder Why’ is the first taste of new music from the London multi-instrumentalist following her highly praised debut album Marching To Another Beat, which was released in summer last year after a hugely successful Pledge Music campaign.
MALKA first made waves on the music scene as Tamara Schlesinger, the frontwoman of acclaimed alt-folk collective 6 Day Riot and also as a prolific songwriter. Her past work has been included in a host of high-profile syncs for TV series and Hollywood blockbusters – most notably Skins, Scream 4 and 127 Hours. Her voice can also be heard in Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels.
As a creative flower constantly in bloom, Tamara is now channelling all her positive energy into MALKA. She explores a carnival of global sounds intertwined with an explorative affirming message; she’s the powerful natural-born leader of a welcome new feel-good cult.