Monsoon was an early 1980s UK world/pop trio that consisted of singer

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, record producer Steve Coe, and bass guitarist Martin Smith. Their song "

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" was a number 12

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in the

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in 1982.

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directed the video for Monsoon's second single, "Shakti", which just missed out on the top 40 in the UK. Monsoon's third single, "

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" (a cover of

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' 1966 song), featured guest appearances from

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, Dave Balfe (

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) and Merrick (

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). Due to differences with their label,

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, Monsoon dissolved in 1982. Sheila Chandra started a solo career, Steve Coe continued writing and producing her albums, as well as Martin Smith, but often under the name Ganges Orchestra.

released ''

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'' in 1983, after the act had split up. A compilation of Monsoon recordings including several previously unreleased tracks was released on CD in 1995 by Phonogram's partner label

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Discography

Albums

* ''

'' (1983), Phonogram * ''Monsoon featuring Sheila Chandra'' (1995, Mercury Records) – re-release of ''Third Eye'' includes several previously unreleased tracks

Singles

References

External links

*
SheilaChandra.com
British world music groups British musical trios English progressive rock groups Musical groups established in 1981 Mercury Records artists {{UK-band-stub

Discography

Albums

Singles

See also

References

External links