Neneh Cherry publicizes memoir, ‘A Thousand Threads’
Neneh Cherry has revealed that she might be releasing her memoir A Thousand Threads in October this 12 months.
Writing on Twitter/X to verify the information on Monday (March 11), Cherry posted: “Turned a brand new leaf into one other chapter! 3×20 = now I’m 60 and what an impressive birthday it’s been!”
“I’m actually glad and barely terrified to announce that I’ve written a e book. It’s taken a very long time to get right here – at instances, like giving delivery – and it’s definitely an odd feeling to know that this might be on this planet quickly however I’m extremely excited to inform you that A Thousand Threads might be out later this 12 months.”
It’s taken a very long time to get right here – at instances, like giving delivery – and It’s definitely an odd feeling to know that this might be on this planet quickly however I’m extremely excited to inform you that ‘A Thousand Threads’ might be out later this 12 months ♥️ https://t.co/saGnbvDSEv
— Neneh Cherry (@misscherrylala) March 11, 2024
A Thousand Threads is launched on October 3 and is out there to pre-order here.
An official assertion says: “From her childhood, rising up in a village in rural Sweden together with her musician and artist dad and mom Don and Moki Cherry, to the noise and color of New York. A Thousand Threads weaves by way of to Cherry’s begin in music with groundbreaking punk bands The Slits and Rip Rig + Panic, to changing into a mom, to inspiring collaborations, life-long friendships and discovering her voice, as she rose to international fame with ‘Uncooked Like Sushi’ and that iconic debut onto Prime of the Pops in 1988.”
In 2022, Cherry was honoured with the Icon Award on the BandLab NME Awards, the place she was offered the prize by her personal daughter, the singer Mabel.
“I’m so blessed to have you ever as a mum,” Mabel stated. “And also you’ll all the time in all probability be that tiny bit cooler than me! You’re a job mannequin to so many, and my greatest inspiration.”
Taking to the stage, Cherry thanked “NME and anyone who thinks that I deserve such a factor”.
“I’m questioning how I can bribe my household with this. Like, ‘Don’t fuck with me, I’m an icon! Do the bloody washing up, lady.’”
Cherry continued: “I all the time hoped that I might be on this for the long-term… we’re not performed but.”
Her most up-to-date album was 2022’s ‘The Variations’. In a four-star evaluate, NME described it as “a persistently attention-grabbing set that reminds you that Neneh Cherry didn’t simply provide you with visionaries like The Slits and Large Assault, however actually turned one in her personal proper.”