autorickshaw is a Canadian band led by vocalist Suba Sankaran and tabla player Ed Hanley that blends traditional Indian classical music with jazz and other contemporary music styles.
Formed in 2003, autorickshaw rose to become one of the most intriguing acts on the Canadian world music and jazz landscapes. The band’s self-produced 2nd album, was nominated for a 2004 JUNO award for World Music Album of the Year.
autorickshaw has toured widely in Canada, including appearances at the Montreal Jazz Festival, the Vancouver and Winnipeg Folk Festivals, as well a numerous appearances at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. US appearances include performances at Joe’s Pub in New York City and at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC.
Discography:
Autorickshaw (Tala-Wallah, 2003)
Four Higher (Tala-Wallah, 2004)
So The Journey Goes (Tala-Wallah, 2006)
City of Lakes (2009)
The Humours of Autorickshaw (Tala-Wallah, 2013)
Meter (Tala-Wallah, 2017)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
