Name: A Thousand Threads
Brand: Neneh Cherry

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9781911717003

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2024-10-03

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Penguin

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Neneh Cherry

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Penguin is a Greek label that acts as both a record company and distributor. With a diverse roster of talented artists, Penguin has established itself as a prominent player in the music industry.

Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, Penguin consistently delivers exceptional music across various genres. From *classical* compositions to *electronic* beats, their catalog offers something for every musical taste.

As a label, Penguin takes pride in supporting emerging talent and nurturing their careers. By providing artists with the resources they need to succeed, Penguin has helped launch the careers of many notable musicians who have gone on to achieve international acclaim.

Neneh Cherry is a Swedish singer born on March 10, 1964, in Stockholm. She started her career as a vocalist for the English post-punk band Rip Rig + Panic and later formed the group Float Up CP with former band members. In the mid-80s, she lent her vocals to artists such as The The and Neneh Cherry & The Circuit. 

In 1988, Cherry gained international fame with her hit single "Buffalo Stance" from her debut album Raw Like Sushi. This album showcased her unique blend of hip-hop rhythms and pop melodies, earning critical acclaim and impressive sales figures.

Throughout her career, Cherry has collaborated with various artists including Senegalese superstar Youssou N'Dour on the chart-topping single "Seven Seconds." Her album Man released in 1996 featured another successful single titled "Woman."

Born into a musical family, Cherry is the daughter of Ahmadu Jarr and Moki Cherry. She is also the step-daughter of jazz trumpeter Don Cherry and half-sister to singer Eagle-Eye Cherry and Swedish pop star Titiyo. With Bruce Smith, she has a daughter named Naima Karlsson. Currently married to Cameron McVey, she is the mother of Mabel McVey and Lolita Moon while also being a step-mom to Marlon Roudette.

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A deeply personal and powerful memoir from beloved music icon Neneh Cherry.

Top of the Pops, December 1988. The world sat up as a young woman made her debut: gold bra, gold bomber jacket, andproudly, gloriously, seven months pregnant. This was no ordinary artist. This was Neneh Cherry. But navigating fame and family wasn't always simple. In this beautiful and deeply personal memoir, Cherry remembers thecollaborations, the highs and lows, the friendships and loves, and the addictions and traumas that have shaped her as a woman and an artist. At the heart of it, always, is family: the extraordinary three generations of artists and musicians that are her inheritance and her legacy.

A Thousand Threads is a kaleidoscopic story. It celebrates the power of love and the joy of creativity. Above all, it is a call to arms: to own your journey and always take a stance.

A Thousand Threads

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Discover A Thousand Threads by Neneh Cherry. A deeply personal memoir from the music icon, reflecting on her journey through fame, family, and creativity. Available in Books format by Penguin.