Neneh Cherry

Swedish singer, born 10 March 1964, Stockholm, Sweden.

She joined English post-punk band [a27501] in 1981 as a vocalist, later performing with several ex-members of that band as [a309466]. In the early-80s she sang backing vocals for [a33930] and the mid-80s for [a=The The] ("Slow Train To Dawn", 1987).

In 1988, Cherry recorded the international hit single "Buffalo Stance" Her debut Raw Like Sushi"s eclectic blend of hip-hop rhythms and pop melodies earned Cherry excellent reviews and sizeable sales figures.

In 1990, Cherry contributed to the AIDS-charity collection, [m179323], singing Cole Porter's "I've Got You Under My Skin", but was quiet again until the release of Homebrew in 1992.

Cherry reasserted herself as a commercial force in 1994 with the international hit single "Seven Seconds", which saw her collaborating with Senegalese superstar [a=Youssou N'Dour]. After another lengthy recording hiatus she released the album Man in 1996 which featured her last big hit single Woman.

She is the daughter of [a=Ahmadu Jarr] and [a=Moki Cherry], step-daughter of jazz trumpeter [a=Don Cherry], half-sister of singer [a=Eagle-Eye Cherry] (same mother) and Swedish pop star [a=Titiyo] (same father). Was married to [a=Bruce Smith] with whom she has a daughter, [a=Naima Karlsson]. Now married to [a=Cameron McVey], mother to [a=Mabel McVey] and [a=Lolita Moon], and step-mom to [a=Marlon Roudette].