Monsoon
Monsoon was a British Indian trio formed in the early 1980s, consisting of
singer Sheila Chandra, multi-instrumentalist/producer Steve Coe, and bass
guitarist Martin Smith. The band emerged during the new pop wave era, blending
elements of pop rock and progressive pop with Indian musical influences. Their
breakthrough came with the release of their debut single "Ever So Lonely", which
reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart in 1982. Directed by Midge Ure, the
music video for their second single "Shakti (The Meaning of Within)" further
propelled their visibility, although it nar...
