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{{Short description|English indie punk/riot grrrl band}}
:''Not to be confused with [[Voodoo Queen]], a song by [[Systems in Blue]].''
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| genre = [[Riot grrrl]], [[punk rock]], [[indie rock]]
| genre = [[Britpop]], [[riot grrrl]], [[indie rock]]
| years_active = 1992&ndash;1999
| years_active = 1992&ndash;1999
| label = [[Too Pure Records]]<br>[[Voodoo Records]]<br>[[Strange Fruit Records]]
| label = [[Too Pure]], Voodoo Records, [[Strange Fruit Records|Strange Fruit]]
| associated_acts = [[Mambo Taxi]], [[Ella Guru]], [[Deptford Beach Babes]], [[The Hangovers (band)|The Hangovers]]
| associated_acts = [[Mambo Taxi]], Anjali, [[Ella Guru]], Deptford Beach Babes, [[The Hangovers (band)|The Hangovers]]
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| past_members = Anjali Bhatia, [[Ella Guru]], Stefania Lucchesini, Rajni Bhatia, Anjula Bhasker, Mary Deigan
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The '''Voodoo Queens''' were a North London-based girl group, who reached number one in the Indie Charts in 1993.
The '''Voodoo Queens''' were an English, North London-based [[indie punk]]/[[riot grrrl]] band, who reached number one in the UK Indie Chart in 1993.


==History==
==History==
The band composed of [[Anjali (singer)|Anjali Bhatia]] (guitar, vocals), [[Ella Guru]] (guitar, backing vocals), Stefania Lucchesini (drums), Rajni Bhatia (keyboards) and Anjula Bhasker (bass).<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/sessions/1990s/1993/Jun20voodooqueens/ BBC Radio 1 Peel Sessions, 20/6/1993]</ref> Rebecca Lunn later stepped in for Anjula who had to leave to visit family in India.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/sessions/1990s/1994/Feb15voodooqueens/ BBC Radio 1 Peel Sessions, 15/2/1994]</ref>
The band was composed of Anjali Bhatia (guitar, vocals), [[Ella Guru]] (guitar, backing vocals), Stefania 'Steffi' Lucchesini (drums), Rajni Bhatia (keyboards) and Anjula Bhaskar (bass).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/sessions/1990s/1993/Jun20voodooqueens/|title=BBC - Radio 1 - Keeping It Peel - 20/06/1993 Voodoo Queens|website=Bbc.co.uk}}</ref> Rebecca Lunn later stepped in for Anjula who had to leave to visit family in India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/sessions/1990s/1994/Feb15voodooqueens/|title=BBC - Radio 1 - Keeping It Peel - 15/02/1994 Voodoo Queens|website=Bbc.co.uk}}</ref> and Mary Deigan replaced her on bass in 1994.<ref name="Strong" />


In late 1992, Anjali left the group [[Mambo Taxi]] where she was the drummer to start the Voodoo Queens, along with her sister Rajni and cousin Anjula, Ella Guru (of Mambo Taxi), and drummer Sunny.<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C. (2003) "Voodoo Queens", in ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, ISBN 1-84195-335-0</ref> After only one concert, they were offered a [[John_Peel#Peel_sessions|Peel session]] by [[BBC]] DJ [[John Peel]]. This was recorded in January 1993, whilst Anjali was still working at [[Virgin Megastore]] in [[Oxford Street]]. Other radio and TV appearances followed, including a further two Peel Sessions, and a [[busking]] competition against [[Boyzone]] on Channel 4's music and arts programme Naked City.
In late 1992, Anjali left the group [[Mambo Taxi]], in which she was the drummer, to start the Voodoo Queens, along with her sister Rajni and cousin Anjula, Ella Guru (also of Mambo Taxi), and drummer Sunny.<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C. (2003) "Voodoo Queens", in ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, {{ISBN|1-84195-335-0}}</ref> After only one concert, they were offered a [[John Peel#Peel sessions|Peel session]] by [[BBC]] DJ [[John Peel]]. This was recorded in January 1993, whilst Anjali was still working at [[Virgin Megastore]] in [[Oxford Street]]. Other radio and TV appearances followed, including a further two Peel Sessions, and a [[busking]] competition against [[Boyzone]] on Channel 4's music and arts programme Naked City.


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The music press, in addition to associating the band with the riot grrrl scene, also grouped them with other Asian-fronted bands such as [[Cornershop (band)|Cornershop]]; Anjali felt that the press focused more on the music scene instead of the musical content.<ref>{{Citation
Mary Deigan replaced Anjula on bass in 1994.<ref name="Strong" />

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[[Ella Guru]] joined the [[Stuckism|Stuckist]] artists in 1999. Anjali Bhatia went on to become a solo artist with more dance orientated material. Deigan joined [[The Hangovers (band)|The Hangovers]].<ref name="Strong" />

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The music press, in addition to associating the band with the [[Riot Grrrl]] scene, also grouped them with other Asian-fronted bands such as [[Cornershop]]; Anjali felt that the press focused more on the music scene instead of the musical content.<ref>{{Citation
| last = Hyder
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| publisher = Ashgate Publishing, Ltd
| publisher = Ashgate Publishing, Ltd
| year = 2004
| year = 2004
| page = [https://archive.org/details/brimfulofasianeg00hyde/page/86 86]
| page = 86
| isbn = 0-7546-4064-7}}</ref>
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Following the dissolution of the band, [[Ella Guru]] joined the [[Stuckism|Stuckist]] artists in 1999. Anjali went on to become a solo artist, releasing several albums of dance-orientated material on [[Wiiija Records]]. Deigan joined [[The Hangovers (band)|The Hangovers]],<ref name="Strong" /> and later, along with Ella Guru, the Deptford Beach Babes. Steffi briefly played with long-running all-female post-punk band Gertrude.
==Single releases==
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*"Supermodel Superficial" (1993) [[Too Pure]]
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*"Kenuwee Head" (1993) Too Pure
*"F Is For Fame" (1994) Too Pure
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*"Eat The Germs" (1995) [[Voodoo Records|Voodoo]]
*"Neptune" (1995) Dirt


==Album releases==
==Discography==
===Singles/EPs===
*''[[Chocolate Revenge]]'' (1994) Too Pure
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*"Supermodel Superficial"/"Chocolate (Melt in Your Mouth)" (1993) [[Too Pure]]
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*"Kenuwee Head"/"My Little Guitar Baby" (1993) Too Pure
*"F Is For Fame"/"I'm Not Bitter (I Just Want To Kill You) [Radio Nasty version]" (1994) Too Pure
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*"Eat The Germs"/"Hairy"" (1995) Voodoo Records
*"Neptune"/"I'm Not Bitter (I Just Want To Kill You)" (1995) Dirt Records [US release]

===Albums===
*''Chocolate Revenge'' (1994) Too Pure <small>("You're Dumped", "Princess of the Voodoo Beat", "Neptune", "Summer Sun", "I'm Not Bitter (I Just Want to Kill You)", "Faceache", "Indian Film Star", "Cactus Trees", "Shopping Girl Maniac", "Chocolate Eyes", "My Favourite Handbag")</small>
*''Peel Sessions'' (1994) [[Strange Fruit Records|Strange Fruit]]
*''Peel Sessions'' (1994) [[Strange Fruit Records|Strange Fruit]]


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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.anjali.org.uk Anjali Bhatia's website]
* [http://www.anjali.org.uk Anjali Bhatia's website] Defunct
* [http://www.ellaguru.org.uk/index.php Ella Guru's website]
* [http://www.ellaguru.org.uk/index.php Ella Guru's website] Defunct
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/artists/v/voodooqueens/ Voodoo Queens on the Peel sessions, BBC]
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/artists/v/voodooqueens/ Voodoo Queens on the Peel sessions, BBC]


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Not to be confused with Voodoo Queen.
Voodoo Queens
OriginLondon, England
GenresRiot grrrl, punk rock, indie rock
Years active1992–1999
LabelsToo Pure, Voodoo Records, Strange Fruit
Past membersAnjali Bhatia, Ella Guru, Stefania Lucchesini, Rajni Bhatia, Anjula Bhasker, Mary Deigan

The Voodoo Queens were an English, North London-based indie punk/riot grrrl band, who reached number one in the UK Indie Chart in 1993.

History

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The band was composed of Anjali Bhatia (guitar, vocals), Ella Guru (guitar, backing vocals), Stefania 'Steffi' Lucchesini (drums), Rajni Bhatia (keyboards) and Anjula Bhaskar (bass).[1] Rebecca Lunn later stepped in for Anjula who had to leave to visit family in India.[2] and Mary Deigan replaced her on bass in 1994.[3]

In late 1992, Anjali left the group Mambo Taxi, in which she was the drummer, to start the Voodoo Queens, along with her sister Rajni and cousin Anjula, Ella Guru (also of Mambo Taxi), and drummer Sunny.[3] After only one concert, they were offered a Peel session by BBC DJ John Peel. This was recorded in January 1993, whilst Anjali was still working at Virgin Megastore in Oxford Street. Other radio and TV appearances followed, including a further two Peel Sessions, and a busking competition against Boyzone on Channel 4's music and arts programme Naked City.

The music press, in addition to associating the band with the riot grrrl scene, also grouped them with other Asian-fronted bands such as Cornershop; Anjali felt that the press focused more on the music scene instead of the musical content.[4]

Following the dissolution of the band, Ella Guru joined the Stuckist artists in 1999. Anjali went on to become a solo artist, releasing several albums of dance-orientated material on Wiiija Records. Deigan joined The Hangovers,[3] and later, along with Ella Guru, the Deptford Beach Babes. Steffi briefly played with long-running all-female post-punk band Gertrude.

Discography

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Singles/EPs

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  • "Supermodel Superficial"/"Chocolate (Melt in Your Mouth)" (1993) Too Pure
  • "Kenuwee Head"/"My Little Guitar Baby" (1993) Too Pure
  • "F Is For Fame"/"I'm Not Bitter (I Just Want To Kill You) [Radio Nasty version]" (1994) Too Pure
  • "Eat The Germs"/"Hairy"" (1995) Voodoo Records
  • "Neptune"/"I'm Not Bitter (I Just Want To Kill You)" (1995) Dirt Records [US release]

Albums

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  • Chocolate Revenge (1994) Too Pure ("You're Dumped", "Princess of the Voodoo Beat", "Neptune", "Summer Sun", "I'm Not Bitter (I Just Want to Kill You)", "Faceache", "Indian Film Star", "Cactus Trees", "Shopping Girl Maniac", "Chocolate Eyes", "My Favourite Handbag")
  • Peel Sessions (1994) Strange Fruit

References

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  1. ^ "BBC - Radio 1 - Keeping It Peel - 20/06/1993 Voodoo Queens". Bbc.co.uk.
  2. ^ "BBC - Radio 1 - Keeping It Peel - 15/02/1994 Voodoo Queens". Bbc.co.uk.
  3. ^ a b c Strong, Martin C. (2003) "Voodoo Queens", in The Great Indie Discography, Canongate, ISBN 1-84195-335-0
  4. ^ Hyder, Rehan (2004), Brimful of Asia: Negotiating Ethnicity on the UK Music Scene, Ashgate Publishing, Ltd, p. 86, ISBN 0-7546-4064-7
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