Trilok Gurtu Kathak (Mintaka Records/Times Music) Bombay-born percussion wiz Trilok Gurtu does us all proud with his superb fusion releases, and delights music fans as…
Multi-layered Kathak
Author: Madanmohan Rao
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.
A Handful of Shakti’s Beauty
Shakti A Handful of Beauty (Sony) This album, one of the few released by fusion supergroup Shakti, is absolutely amazing. Each track is magnificent, and…
Interview with World fusion Pioneer Matthew Montfort of “Ancient Future”
“World fusion music is a cross-cultural collaboration between master musicians” – Matthew Montfort of “Ancient Future” Formed in 1978, Ancient Future is a long-running “musical…
West East Underground
Talvin Singh Ha (Universal) This album again showcases UK-based Talvin Singh’s abilities to move between West and East, blending mixed percussive sound with Hindi devotional…
Hossam Ramzy Discusses the Sensational Rock The Tabla
“My music is very much part of what is happening in Egypt today” – Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy realizes a 10-year…
Salsa Sizzle Comes to Asia: 6th International Salsa Congress kicks off in Bangalore!
Regarded as one of the largest salsa dance events in Asia, the 6th International Salsa Congress kicks off today over a three-day weekend in Bangalore.…
Rough Guide to Brazilian Cafe
Various Artists Rough Guide to Brazilian Café (World Music Network, 2011) Brazil is home to a rich array of music forms, ranging from samba and…
Qureshi’s Jam
Taufiq Qureshi Perc Jam (Music Today) Taufiq Qureshi, youngest son of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Allahrakha and brother of tabla wizard Ustad Zakir Hussain, is…
Sahara Groove 2
Various Sahara Groove 2 (Arc Music) This is a terrific compilation of music from North Africa. The 11 tracks make for over an hour of…
Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash – Reincarnation
Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash Reincarnation (Music Today) Ayaan Ali Bangash and Amaan Ali Bangash are the sons of sarod maestro Ustad Amjad…