Tamar-kali - Shirley Original Soundtrack review | John Lewis's contemporary album of the month

The Guardian 80

(Milan Records)
This incredibly effective score for a new psychodrama provides vocal dissonance and invention without sacrificing an air of terror

Born and based in Brooklyn, Tamar-kali leads a broad array of musical projects. She fronts a PJ Harvey-ish rock outfit under her own name, and featured in the 2006 documentary Afro-Punk, about black punk and hardcore performers. She leads and composes for a string sextet, the Psychochamber Ensemble, its repertoire spanning pop, R&B and chamber pieces. In addition, she has been a musical director for big bands, and most recently, written major scores for films including The Assistant, Mudbound, Come Sunday and The Last Thing He Wanted.