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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.
Ascent to Rhythm Heaven
Harem War of the Drums (Times Music) Percussion fans will ascend to rhythm heaven with this magnificent compilation of drum-dominate dance tracks. Layer upon layer…
Hypnotic Pulsating Drums
Zakir Hussain, Taufiq Qureshi, Bickram Ghosh Pulsating Drums (Music Today, 2009) Hypnotic, infectious, energetic – this percussion album delights and picks you right up off…
Brazilian Vibes and Electronic Beats
Various Artists Trip do Brasil (Sony) Contemporary Brazilian music is unmatched in its ability to move people on the dance floor, and this classic compilation…
Chilled Out Mediterranean Music
Nicos Mediterraneo (Worldwide Records, 2011) This is an album for lovers of smooth ambient music. The 12 tracks provide for over an hour of chilled…
IndiEarth XChange: Annual showcase of world music and indie acts in India!
The annual IndiEarth XChange, with three editions under its belt, is a must-attend event in India for industry professionals and fans of world music…
Fusion Closer to the Indian Classical Music Tradition
Ustad Sultan Khan, Jonas Hellborg, Faizal Qureshi World Music Friends Across Boundaries (Ninaad) This is a fusion album closer to the Indian classical music tradition,…
Indian Percussion Pleasure
Sum Cultures of Rhythm (Virgin) Percussion fans, rejoice! This collaboration album is for you, with 8 tracks making for over an hour of percussion pleasure.…
Progressive Fusion with a Distinctly Brazilian Sound
Shrift Lost in a Moment (SaReGaMa/Six Degrees, 2006) This is a superb album featuring progressive fusion with a distinctly Brazilian sound. The sultry vocals of…
Vocalist, Social Worker and Disability Activist
Ritika Sahni Namee (Times Music) This pop-rock album is a blend of love songs, and features Mumbai-based singer Ritika Sahni, originally from Calcutta. This is…