Niladri Kumar Priority (SaReGaMa, 2008) This is a fine fusion album by sitarist Niladri Kumar, though he has better releases. Niladri is the son of…
Priority
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Madanmohan Rao is an author and media consultant from Bangalore, and global correspondent for world music and jazz for World Music Central and Jazzuality. He has written over 15 books on media, management and culture, and is research director for YourStory Media. Madan was formerly World Music Editor at Rave magazine and RJ at WorldSpace, and can be followed on Twitter at @MadanRao.
Tala Matrix
Tabla Beat Science Tala Matrix (Axiom, 2000) Wow, what a magnificent celebration of percussion! With a heavy-duty lineup of Zakir Hussain, Trilok Gurtu, Karsh Kale,…
Bedouin Tribal Dance
Hossam Ramzy Bedouin Tribal Dance (Arc Music, 2007) This album is themed on weddings and celebrations of the Egyptian tribal Bedouins from the North Western…
Manifestations of their imagination
Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan Dreamz (Music Today, 2011) Dreams are manifestations of our imagination, of our deepest desires and secrets. Taking the…
Carlos Santana plays in India for the first time, accompanied by his wife Cindy Blackman
Long before the term ‘world music’ was coined, Carlos Santana was creating and popularising his own blend of Latin, African, rock and blues music, tinged…
O Mar
Maria Teresa O Mar (Harmonia Mundi, 2004) Wow! What a lovely sensuous and seductive album this is! Of course it has to be from a…
Traditional Music from Bolivia
Ukamau Traditional Music from Bolivia (ARC Music, 2008) The music of Ukamau is rooted in the cultures of the Quechua and the older Aymara who…
Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan and sons in an unusual musical lineup in Bangalore
October 22, 2012 Music fans in Bangalore had a rare concert treat this past Dussera festival weekend with an unbelievable lineup: sarod maestro Ustad…
Hookah Cafe
Various Artists Hookah Cafe (Free Spirit) This superb compilation delivers what the liner notes promise: a musical trip through the smoky cafes of Morocco, Turkey…
Bollywood Dreams: Bhangra
Various Artists Bollywood Dreams: Bhangra (ARC Music) This compilation features a high-profile line-up of bhangra stars: Daler Mehndi, Rajeshwari Sachdev, Jasbir Jassi, Rajinder Raina, Ashoo…