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Tabla Solo feat. Zakir Hussain - Ravi Shankar

Kaushiki Chakrabarty - a bhajan in raag Bhairavi

Beruit

Koala Jamboree

Ravi Shankar & Anoushka Shankar Live  Raag Khamaj (1997) Just Sitar

A Beautiful Bandish In 'Madhuwanti' by Kaushiki Chakrabarty.. <3
Raag: Madhuwanti
Taal: Teen Taal (16 beats)

Kahe Maan Karo - Kaushiki Chakrabarty - Raag Madhuwanti - Taal Teental

Venkatachala Nilayam - Udaiyalur Shri. Kalyanaraman

Jazzzz in ya bones!!! This song was written during my visit to New Orleans Jazz fest 2014.  One of my most inspiring trips/opportunities to share music thus far happened in May this year when "Soul Visions (Rising Appalachia + The Human Experience) were invited to play at the Sugar Mill with Thievery Corporation (live) and Galactic.  What an incredible opportunity to share the stage with such high level musicians.  Jazz fest BLEW MY MIND.  The city becomes completely inundated with music 24 hours a day.  New Orleans stole my heart.

I was staying at my friend Roc's house (Roc you are a LEGEND).  His house is incredibly inspiring (We recorded 2 of the songs from "Soul Visions" in a closet/bathroom at his home (and may I add that his Kitchen is one of the most magical creative zones EVER.  

One night I couldn't sleep.  I was so overwhelmed with inspiration from going to concerts 12 hours a day, that the music in my head would not turn off.  The only thing I could do was work on music.  That night, I wrote this song.  I also had the vision of recording some especially incredible musicians while I was in New Orleans, yet had unfortunately not found the write players yet.  The following morning, I played the new song for Roc and mentioned to him that I'd really love some guitar.  He said (in his lovely Kiwi accent), "I know this pretty rippin guitar player from this band Trombone Shorty" (if you don't know who they are, do yourself a favor and check them out).  The band happened to be in town playing Jazz Fest (they tour 200 shows a year lol).  Roc called Pete Murano (you are also a LEGEND)  and he was super into the idea of us having a session.  

The day I went over to meet him I was a bit nervous.  A lead guitarist from a huge band can often be "not so approachable", but Pete could not be any cooler, down to earth, and over all an absolutely chill guy (and beyond ripping guitar player).  I love working with you Pete and look forward to creating a lot more music (look for another song on this album coming out soon)

Fast forward a couple months, I email Eric Oberthaler  (eO) with some horn section ideas (Eric, you are also a LEGEND) and here we are with a new song (which makes me dance in pants, and sometimes without pants).

I hope you enjoy this song and get some JAZZZZ IN YA BONES!!!

Love,

-David

Check out "Trombone Shorty" - http://www.tromboneshorty.com
Check out "eO" - https://eomusic.bandcamp.com
Check out "Roc" at - http://www.tryptaminepalace.com

Jazzzz In Ya Bones (feat Pete Murano and eO) full album out on Jumpsuit Records Sept 30th

Marugalera

Sandhya Gowlai Raga Solo Performed at House Concert, Silver Spring, MD, USA

Gowlai Raga Violin Solo - Sandhya Srinath

Dhun In Raga Bhairavi

Hindustani Classical - Raga Jhinjhoti (Gat In Ektaal & Teentaal)

Sitar Player Subhranil Sarkar (disciple of Ustad Shahid Parvez) performing at the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark.
Raga Jhinjhoti (Alap) excerpt

Jhinjhoti [Alap] - Subhranil Sarkar - Sitar

Sitar: Subhranil Sarkar (disciple of Ustad Shahid Parvez)
Tabla: Subhajyoti Guha (disciple of Pandit Sankha Chatterjee)
Raga Shyam Kalyan - Drut Gat in Ektaal
excerpt from a concert at Pandit Sankha Chatterjee's house performed in front of Panditji, his students, several musicians and listeners on the ocassion of Saraswati Puja

Shyam Kalyan [Ektaal] - Subhranil Sarkar - Sitar

Recorded: December 21st 2001

Ustad Zakir Hussain

Ustad Zakir HussainPopularly known as Tabla Maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain is the son of the renowned tabla player Ustad Allah Rakha. He was born on 9th March, 1951 and showed much interest in tabla since a very young age. This child prodigy started touring by the time he was twelve and started to perform at concerts and gain much recognition and fame. He went to in St. Michael's High School in Mahim and did his graduation from St. Xavier's Mumbai. In his twenties, he started to tour the United States frequently and performed in not less than 150 concerts per year. Read the fascinating life history of the famous musical genius in this biography of Zakhir Hussein. 

Zakir Hussain has had the opportunity to perform with many talented musicians not just in India but also all over the world. He became a famous international phenomenon. He has composed for many English movies like Apocalypse Now, In Custody, Little Buddha, The Mystic Masseur, Heat and Dust, etc. Zakir Hussain also acted in a brilliant documentary named "The Speaking Hand: Zakir Hussain and the Art of the Indian Drum" that was released in the year 2003. But it was not released on DVD due to lack of audience response. He also composed, performed and provided his valuable advice for Vanaprastham, which was screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. 

Zakhir has performed with many artists and has created brilliant works of fusion. His partnership with the famous band The Beatles truly deserves a special mention. He also recorded with the American psychedelic band called "Shanti" in the year 1971. In 1975, he worked with John McLaughlin in the band "Shakti". This band had John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, L. Shankar, T.H. "Vikku" Vinayakram and R. Raghavan. It was disbanded by late 70's. However, the band was reunited a few years later by the name of Remember Shakti with some new members. The new band has released many albums like Saturday Night in Bombay, The Believer and 38th Montreux Jazz Festival. 

Zakhir Hussain also released his first solo album "Making Music" in the year 1987, which was proclaimed to be one of the most inspired East-West fusion albums ever. He was awarded the "Padma Shree" by the Government in the year 1988, thus making him the youngest percussionist to ever receive this award. Zakir Hussain has also received the National Heritage Fellowship (1999) which the most prestigious honor for a master in traditional arts in U.S. He has also been honored with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award by the President of India in the year 1991. He was also awarded the Grammy for the album "Planet Drum" which was produced and created by Zakir Hussain and Mickey Hart. 

Zakir Hussain married an Italian-American Kathak Dancer, Antonia Minnecola. She earlier worked as his manager for some time. Zakir Hussain has two daughters Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. Anisa Qureshi graduated from UCLA and is trying her hand in video production and film making. The other daughter, Isabella is studying as a dance major in Manhattan. Zakhir Hussain has truly made his indelible mark in the field of music and has also acquired international acclaim. A true legend, his music shall continue to enthrall us for many more years to come.


Ustad Zakir Hussain - Unreleased Tabla Solo (Chatur)

Violin: Sandhya Srinath
Mridangam: Srinath Bala
Ghatam: Sukkanya Ramagopal
4-7pm on 7th March 2015, 
Pranava Fine Arts, Bangalore, India

Karaharapriya Ragam - Sandhya - Live Concert

Sitar: Subhranil Sarkar (disciple of Ustad Shahid Parvez)
Tabla: Timir Baran Chakraborty (disciple of Late Pt. Nikhilesh Mitra)
Raga Kirwani - Vilambit Gat [Jhaptaal]
excerpt from concert organized by Parampara in memory of Pandit Nikhilesh Mitra

Kirwani [Jhaptaal] - Subhranil Sarkar - Sitar

A hauntingly beautiful new version of iconic traditional Ethiopian song 'Tezeta' 
Lyrics by  Wesenyeleh Mebreku 

Haymanot Tesfa: vocals
Mina Salama: oud, ney & kawala flutes
Arian Sadr: tonbak, daf, cajon

Recorded Live at Tesla Studios Sheffield UK in Feb 2015
Engineered & Mastered by Robin Downe
Directed by Tony Bowring of Konimusic
Mixed by Robin Downe with Tony Bowring
Produced by Arts on the Run with Platforma Arts & Refugees Network


Haymanot Tesfa 'Tezeta'

Melody (dhun) From Bengal-Shahid Parvez

http://ghostcapital.blogspot.com/2012/08/ustad-vilayat-khan-supreme-genius-of.html "Born at Gouripur (now in East Pakistan [Bangladesh] )in 1924 in a family with a great musical tradition, Vilayat Khan is sixth in an unbroken line of maestros going back to the Mughal period. His father, the late Ustad Inayat Khan, still remembered as one of the greatest sitarists of all time, initiated young Vilayat in the art of Sitar playting, though this guidance was lost to Vilayat at the early age of thirteen due to the death of his father. Dedication and discipline, however, carried him through and to such heights that at a relatively young age his virtuosity was recognized not only in India but abroad also. He has played to appreciative audiences in UK, Europe, USSR, East Africa and Afghanistan. Just as Sartre's rejection of the Nobel Prize created a storm in European intellectual circles, Vilayat Khan's polite but firm refusal of a Sangeet Natak Akademi award created a sensation among musical circles in India three years ago."
(From the cover notes)

Ustad Vilyat Khan : Darbari Kanada : Gat In Teental (excerpt)

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar - Shiva Manas Puja

Ravi Shankar and John Matarazzo join energies on a transcendental trip; drifting down the Ganges on a mind elevating meditational journey to the sacred place of Ravi Shankar’s birth. The legendary city of Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges river. The mesmerizing sound of the sitar and electronica create a deep Delta state of relaxation. Alpha and Theta wave themes combine to create a state of visualization and deep meditation. Beta and Gamma wave tracks are created to inspire and generate cognition and concentration. A perfect mix for the Yoga practitioner.

Varanasi Voyage (Logical Drift remixes Ravi Shankar) /// "Swashtha"

sesimle eslik etmisim, nasil kendimden gectiysem artik bu en sevdigim sarkilardan birinde.


Zakir Hussain, Jean Luc Ponty,John Mclaughlin, (and me humming along) Lotus Feet, Aya İrini

Subhranil Sarkar is regarded as one of the most prominent Sitar-players of his generation. He belongs to Sitar’s first family, the ‘Etawah Gharana’ (also known as the Imdadkhani Gharana) which has gifted Hindustani Classical Music such great maestros as Ustad Imdad Khan, Ustad Enayat Khan, Ustad Wahid Khan, Ustad Vilayat Khan and Ustad Imrat Khan.

He was initiated into music at the age of 6 by Sri Bimal Chatterjee of ‘Etawah Gharana’. He gave his first public performance at the age of 8 in Kolkota, and he started performing at the All India Radio, Kolkata from the age of 9.

In 2000, Subhranil was accepted as a disciple by the great Sitar maestro Padma-Shri Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan and with this began a new chapter in Subhranil’s musical life. Within a few years he has established himself as one of the foremost disciples of Ustadji and one of the young torchbearers of his Gharana.

Subhranil acquired his Masters degree in Music from the Rabindra Bharati University being the first-class first gold medalist of his year. For quite a few years he was associated with the Archive of North Indian Classical Music (Jadavpur University, Kolkata) as an archivist and has been appointed as an Examiner as well as Adjudicator with the Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata. He has presented ‘lecture-demonstrations on Sitar’, the ‘Etawah Gharana’ and ‘Ustad Amir Khan’ at several prestigious Institutions.

Subhranil Sarkar has performed in numerous concerts in India, US, Europe, UK, Mexico and South-east Asia. 

One of the biggest highlights of Subhranil’s musical journey is to have accompanied the great Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan on the sitar in concerts.

Kirwani [Jhaptaal] - Subhranil Sarkar - Sitar

Subhranil Sarkar [Sitar]