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LOTUS SIGNATURES
Dr. N. Ramani & Trichy Sankaran

Multi-textured rhythms and melodies from South India are at the heart of this recording. Dr. N. Ramani, one of the world's most acknowledged bamboo flute players, heads the melodic section and is accompanied by the renowned Nagai Muralidaran on violin. Driving each of the pieces is a talented percussion ensemble lead by Trichy Sankaran on mrdangam, with mesmerizing percussion segments featuring kanjira (lizard skin frame drum), ghatam (clay pot) and the rarely-heard morsing (jaw harp). A unique and dynamic sound with detailed liner notes. (MOW 141)

MANDOLIN DREAMS: INDIAN MANDOLIN & TABLA
Snehasish Mozumder
Evocative ragas and Indian folk music are performed on the mandolin by Snehasish Mozumder. The Indian mandolin Mozumder plays is oversized by western standards, & has thick bass strings that produce a dark yet mellow sound. He is accompanied on tabla by Subhem Chatterjee. An up-and-coming musician on the Indian music circuit, this is Snehasish's debut album. (LAT 50605)

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SHANKAR
Raga Aberi
An electrifying performance. A landmark recording; graceful and passionate. Raga Aberi features three of India's most exciting performers, each of whom was a member of John McLaughlin's group Shakti. (MOW 131)

1996 Grammy Nominee

"A swirling tide of rhythm and melody that leaves the listener dizzy with delight." University Reporter

"Amazing skills... incredible musical results." News India Times

SARGAM
Tarun Bhattacharya
This fresh and vibrant recording of classical ragas and folk-inspired melodies features santur, an Indian hammered dulcimer, and shenhai, a double-reed oboe. These instruments are rarely heard together, and along with tabla, the combination is mesmerizing and beautiful. Featured artists are Tarun Bhattacharya (santur), Daya Shankar (shenhai) and Shashank Bakshi (tabla). (MOW 132)

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