Internationally acclaimed artist Jhelisa Anderson was born in Jackson, Mississippi, her father being a gospel radio announcer. The Anderson family was a singing family, with Jhelisa's father on the piano and organ. She is the cousin of the equally acclaimed singer Carleen Anderson. She began her career in 1990 in London with the UK band Soul Family Sensation releasing the album "New Wave" on One Little Indian. ...show more

Internationally acclaimed artist Jhelisa Anderson was born in Jackson, Mississippi, her father being a gospel radio announcer. The Anderson family was a singing family, with Jhelisa's father on the piano and organ. She is the cousin of the equally acclaimed singer Carleen Anderson. She began her career in 1990 in London with the UK band Soul Family Sensation releasing the album "New Wave" on One Little Indian.

With lablemates The Shamen Jhelisa then recorded two top ten hit singles "Love Sex and Intelligence", and "Phorever People" earning Jhelisa a platinum album with The Shamen. She also guested on Bjork's "Debut" album. In 1994, after developing into an accomplished solo artist singing, writing, and producing under her first name Jhelisa, she released her first album "Galactica Rush" on Dorado Records, followed two years later by "Language Electric", both highly critically acclaimed. Shortly after she began to record with Bryan Ferry, Courtney Pine, Massive Attack, Chaka Khan, and Da Lata.

Jhelisa's best known track is "Friendly Pressure". Touring in the UK, Europe, and Japan Jhelisa shared the bill with the legendary James Brown, The Roots, Michael Franti, and Roy Ayers. Besides her musical activities, Jhelisa was featured in the Italian film "The Protagonist" starring British actress Tilda Swinton and was also one of the featured artists on the Nitin Sawhney tour in 2003, opening up for Sting, and culminating in a successful performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London for a sold out audience. Jhelisa has traveled extensively in both Africa and Brazil and taken inspiration from the rich musical cultures around the world. ...show less