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- Madanmohan Rao is a Bangalore-based music editor & DJ, specializing in World Music and Jazz http://twitter.com/MadanRao
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Living Colurs
Posted on May 2, 2012 | No CommentsNadaka Living Colurs (Rain Tree Records) Quebec-born multi-instrumentalist Nadaka has spent over three decades in India, particularly in Auroville. In this fine fusion album he plays with the five Basavaraj... -
Ali Convergence
Posted on April 16, 2012 | No CommentsFateh Ali and Murad Ali Convergence (Mystica) Convergence evokes the spirit of musical exploration while sitting beside a tranquil river. It is a soft tapestry blending the music of the... -
Bedouin Tribal Dance
Posted on April 12, 2012 | No CommentsHossam Ramzy Bedouin Tribal Dance (Arc Music) This album is themed on weddings and celebrations of the Egyptian tribal Bedouins from the North Western Sahara. The ten tracks make for... -
Maya – The Illusion
Posted on April 10, 2012 | No CommentsRahul Sharma Maya – The Illusion (Sony) Rahul Sharma, son and musical disciple of santoor maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, has a number of fusion albums to his credit, including Samandar... -
Timeless Taaleem: A Tribute to Ustad Allarakha
Posted on March 1, 2012 | No CommentsFazal Qureshi Timeless Taaleem: A Tribute to Ustad Allarakha (Ninaad Music) This album is a beautiful tribute to the late great tabla maestro Ustad Allarakha by his son Fazal Qureshi.... -
Interview with Bossa Nova Star Paula Morelenbaum
Posted on February 23, 2012 | No Comments“What always impresses me is the receptivity that Brazilian music has abroad” – Paula Morelenbaum The Bossarenova Trio comprises of Paula Morelenbaum (vocals), Joo Kraus (trumpet and vocals) and Ralf... -
A Historic Concert: Pandit Ravi Shankar Bids “Farewell to Bangalore”
Posted on February 15, 2012 | No CommentsA historic concert was held on February 7: the farewell performance to the city of Bangalore by sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar and his daughter Anoushka Shankar. The concert ‘Farewell... -
Sabla Tolo III
Posted on February 13, 2012 | No CommentsHossam Ramzy Sabla Tolo III (Arc Music, 2008) Number of tracks: 13 Duration: 51:43 minutes Prolific Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy has a string of successful albums to his credit. See... -
“Splendour of Masters” tour: Hindustani + Carnatic Indian classical music, plus Jazz!
Posted on February 2, 2012 | 3 CommentsOne of the more unusual lineups of Indian classical musicians took the audience to new heights of excellence and entertainment: the concert series “Splendour of Masters,” held in a number... -
Kailash Kher: Sufi + Rock + Bollywood!
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsJanuary 28, Bangalore Kailash Kher, charismatic singer in the Sufi-rock style, proved yet again that he is right at the cutting edge of fusion music in India during his performance...