Genre: Indian classical/instrumental/contemporary Intro: Ragas (musical scales) and talas (rhythms) are the mainstay of classical Indian music. When rendered as free improvisation and with embellishments of swaras (notes), ragas represents colors and emotions. Structured improvisation and melodies are set to talas. In this project, we present in detail, various aspects of two popular ragas, Hindola [...]
Nee Da Ma Daa (2007)
Genre:Indian contemporary classical / instrumental / vocals / percussion Intro: This unique project is dedicated to a young life which was cut short due to unnatural, excruciating, and untimely end caused by severe mental depression. The brilliant vocalist, Ms. Raksha Aravind, represents the voice of the young soul. Nee Da Ma Daa are the notes [...]
The Great Train Journey (2002)
Featuring Charlie Mariano and Karnataka College of Percussion Genre: fusion/jazz/world/Indian/instrumental/veena Life is a train (musical) journey which develops into fleeting or permanent relationships (collaborations) MUSIC “The Great Train Journey” CD is in the true spirit of raga and rhythm ensemble (RARE) of Dr. Krishna Raghavendra, promoting and integrating Indian music with other forms of music. [...]



