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Page 3 Africa | Asia | Europe | Latin America | Middle East | North America | Special editions KIRVANI Tarun Bhattacharya & Bikram Ghosh Tarun Bhattacharya is one of India's most sensitive & innovative santur players, and has introduced techniques not previously used on this traditional Indian instrument. He is accompanied on tabla by Bikram Ghosh who performs regularly with Ravi Shankar. Award Winner (MOW 139) YANTRA: INDIAN FLUTE & TABLA Steve Gorn And Badal Roy Yantra  is an appealing mixture of classical and light-classical Indian ragas performed by Steve Gorn (bansuri bamboo flute) and Badal Roy (tabla). This music has a mysterious yet contemplative quality conisistent with the Indian tradition, yet the pieces are short enough to be enjoyed by all listeners. (LAT 50610) Mid-Price Series SUNADA K. Subramaniam, T. Sankaran Karaikudi Subramaniam (vina), a descendent of an illustrious family of musicians, is a leading performer in South India. Trichy Sankaran (mrdangam) is a virtuosic drummer respected throughout the world for his complex rhythms and extraordinary technical control together, they create a recording of many dimensions and textures, one which will appeal to all levels of listeners. The sound quality is superb, and extensive descriptive notes on the artists and music are included. (MOW 127) INDIA: JEWELS OF THE SUBCONTINENT Various Artists Ten compositions representing the finest musicians from both North and South India. Sensational percussion and spine-tingling virtuosity intertwine with beautiful melodies from folk and classical traditions. Instruments featured include sitar, santur, vina, violin, bamboo flute, ghatam, tabla and mandolin. An excellent introduction to music from the subcontinent. (LAT 50702) LITE Budget Series LAYA VINYAS: INDIAN DRUMMING Trichy Sankaran Trichy Sankaran is a dazzling performer on the double-headed South Indian drum called mrdangam. The pieces on this recording highlight this versatile instrument and also incorporate vina (played by Karaikkuddi Subramaniam), Kanjira (frame drum), tamboura  and figer cymbals. This is a highly rhythmic and pulsating music -- and excellent representation of pure sound and complex South Indian drumming. (MOW 120) [Click here to see more Indian music CDs] Africa | Asia | Europe | Latin America | Middle East | North America | Special editions