Asha Ali

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Asha Ali
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Background information
Born Ethiopia
Origin Stockholm, Sweden
Genres Indie pop
Years active2005-present
Labels3NO Music
Website www.ashaali.com

Asha Ali (born 7 June 1980) is a Somali-Swedish singer-songwriter. She specializes in indie pop.

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Career

Ali started her career in 2005, when she released her first record Warm Fronts EP.

In 2006, her debut album Asha Ali was issued. Her follow-up album Hurricane arrived in 2009.

Ali has also worked with Brothers Lindgren on children's music.

Albums

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