Mumbai March 10 (IANS) Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and actress-singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi s daughter Kaveri Kapur will produce a cover version of Jamaican singer Omi s hit song "Cheerleader".
Kaveri who had earlier collaborated with British music artistes HRVY and The Vamps got an opportunity to meet Omi who was in India for a debut showcase by White Fox India.
Omi spent close to 60 minutes listening and jamming to Kaveri s music while an eager Kaveri took lessons in music from him.
"Kaveri has a beautiful voice and there is so much virtue and genuineness in her music. If she invests her 100 per cent she definitely has the potential to be a global phenomena. I d love to collaborate with her " Omi said in a statement.
Suchitra found Omi "gracious enough" to take time out and meet Kaveri.
"As a parent you are always watching out for your child and these collaborations will definitely empower her musical appetite " she added.
Shekhar is an "extremely proud father".
"Kaveri s sense of music has definitely cultivated since when she started out and though she has a long way to go I definitely see a potential music superstar in her " he added.
Currently training under the mentorship of two Grammy winning celebrated personalities - A.R. Rahman and Tim Molyneux Kaveri will also be releasing her fourth untitled single demonstrating a fusion of folk and world music.
--IANS
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