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The 700 year old verses of The Mystic Kabir gets a modern touch. One of the initial recordings of Neeraj Arya's Kabir Cafe. This track was done under the name of Flameshot Fakirs.

HALKE GAADI

Shantala Holy Ma

Composed by Nistha Raj and Aakash Mittal, set to Jhaptaal, a 10-beat rhythmic cycle. “Jayanthi” in Hindi means victory. 
Nistha Raj Violin
Aakash Mittal Alto Saxophone
Devapriya “Debu” Nayak Tabla


2 Jayanthi from Exit 1

Written and arranged by Nistha Raj. Based on Raga Shivranjani set to Keherwa Taal, an 8-beat rhythmic cycle. This piece is based on a melody I learned during childhood visits to my temple. I expanded it by adding new lines to the main melody and a cello part.  
Nistha Raj Violin
Wytold Cello
Christylez Bacon Human Beatbox & Spoons


1 Shivranjani from Exit 1

Composed and arranged by Nistha Raj and Anqi Xue.  Based on the traditional Tibetan folk song “Zaxidele” or “Good Luck” and Hindustani Raga Bhopali set to Ek Taal, a 12-beat rhythmic cycle. Both are based on a pentatonic scale utilized in both traditions.  
Nistha Raj Violin
Anqi Xue, Violin
Devapriya “Debu” Nayak, Tabla


6 From China to India from Exit 1

Alap is an unaccompanied meditative introduction to a Raga where the notes are developed systematically and slowly.  Charukeshi has long been one of my favorite Ragas because of the striking combination of notes.  The notes in the scale are major for the first half and then minor for the second half. Depending on the focus, the notes can invoke a deep somber mood or the exact opposite! When I play this Raga I imagine the darkness that accompanies a rainstorm but then is lifted when the storm ends and the daybreaks with the sunrise and it is light again. Dedicated to both of my late fathers, Prithvi Raj and Thomas Herzig.  
Nistha Raj Violin


8 Gravity (Charukeshi Alap) from Exit 1

Silvia Nakkach (voice) & Todd Boston (guitar ambiance) create this soothing meditative track for your daydreaming.

Daydreaming by Silvia Nakkach & Todd Boston

'Bula raha hain koi mujko 'A very inspiring song by the Band- Indian Ocean.

Our band- The Bombay Tribe has attempted to cover the same.

BULA RAHA HAI - Indian Ocean

“mixing classical Hindustani music with modern sounds…” -NPR Tell Me More

6 From China to India from Exit 1

NISTHA RAJ

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