Artist description Shri – in India, it means “the secret in the heart of a woman." Formed as a four piece women's band in 1993, the group has grown to eight pieces, having recently acquired a blues harpist, an organ player, rhythm guitarist and male vocalist. Renowned throughout America, Europe and the Far East, “Bad Poet” Lee Lozowick provides the lyrical raw fuel for musical (and literary, look up his new book, “The Blues Alive”) prodigy Ed Flaherty’s dazzling compositions and lead guitar. With impeccable rhythm introduced via Band Manager Tina Zuccarello on bass and classically trained Rakini Chinery on drums, the stage is set for Shri’s mesmerizing blend of Delta and Chicago blues mixed with the seductive sounds of Soul, R&B and a hint of Gospel. Enter the key to Shri’s success. Deborah Auletta, trained and currently employed as a nurse in the deliveries ward of her local hospital, is the focal point of this band. Hers is one of those rare voices that finds its way deep into the body, taking up residence inside the soul and stirring it up, leaving us both touched and gratefully broken-hearted.

Music Style Blues

Musical Influences Mississippi Delta Blues, Gypsy and Flamenco, Tribal

Similar Artists Janis Joplin, Fred McDowell, Mama Thornton, Jimi Hendrix

Artist History Shri has played with some of the most prestigious blues and jazz festivals in Europe with some of the biggest names in roots music; and is featured in "The Blues Alive," a compelling book about the history of the blues now available internationally. They have five albums to their name, a large international following, have been included on a Sony compilation album with Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page and are currently working on a gospel project, a blues album and fifth European tour.

Group Members Deborah Auletta, Ed Flaherty, Tina Zuccarello, Rakini Chinery, Nachama Greenwald, Everett Jaime, Steve Ball, Lee Lozowick

Instruments Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Keyboard, Drums, Bass, Percussion, Blues Harp

Albums Good Thing (1995), Miz Blues Shooz (1996), Hooked (1997), Shrison in Hell (1998), See Shri Play the Blues (1999),Flowers of Shrivil(2000)

Press Reviews Rave reviews from periodicals all over the United States and Europe. Wherever Shri travels, headlines are made!

Location Prescott, AZ - USA

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