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Rahul Sharma is leading the way in exploring and expanding the possibilities of the Santoor in North Indian classical music. This articulate performance marks a new level of maturity in his playing suggesting that he has comfortably overcome the challenge of inheriting a huge musical legacy. He is accompanied on tabla by Aditya Kalyanpur who is one of a new young generation of leading players on the instrument. |  | |  |  | |  |  | |  | |
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Pandit Kishan Maharaj is widely recognized as one of the greatest Indian tabla players of the modern era. This CD captures some of the best performances of his later years and is a fitting tribute and remembrance of the master who has passed from this life.
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| | | | | Mudra -Pandit D. K. Datar & Ratnakar Gokhle
Ref: Sense110 | | | |
D K Datar is one of the few leading senior north Indian violinists playing today. Here we find him in a vibrant duet with Shri Ratnakar Gokhle at the famous Saptak festival India
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| | | | | Suresh Tawalkar & Satyajit Tawalkar - Tabla Duet Live At Saptak
Ref: Sense111 | | | |
This CD is a unique recording of Suresh Talwalker released to mark his 60th birthday. He is a musician who has had a profound influence on the world of tabla. Here he plays with his son Satyajit in a rare presentation which includes the 14 beat Deepchandi with an accompanying vocal lehera which enhances the beauty of the recital
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| | | | | Samaya - Kala Ramnath & Ganesh Iyer
Ref: Sense102 | | | |
A rare collaborative project between two great violinists exploring the richness of raga and tala lying at the heart of both the Hindustani music of the North Indian sub-continent and the Carnatic music of the South with fantastic percussive accompaniment.
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| | | | | Umeed - Sultan Khan & Manju Mehta
Ref: Sense104 | | | |
This recording features a duet of two of India 's most esteemed players of string instruments, bringing together the rare combination of Sitar and Sarangi. The pairing of Manju Mehta and Sultan Khan is an example of a musical partnership which has proved a popular feature of the Saptak Festival over the years
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| | | | | Surbahar - Pushparaj Koshti & Manik Munde
Ref: Sense106 | | | |
A truly authentic rendition of Dhrupad on the rarely heard Surbahar by a master exponent of the instrument with fine accompaniment on the Pakhawaj 'the king of Indian drums'.
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| | | | | Evolution - Kadri Gopalnath & Ronu Majumdar
Ref: Sense101 | | | |
An exciting and rare collaboration between the traditions of South Indian Sax Maestro Kadri Gopalnath and North Indian Bansuri master Ronu Majumdar with a red hot percussion section. Experience the energy of this great concert at the world renowned Saptak festival India
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| | | | | The Divine Wheel - Kala Ramnath & Rupak Kulkarni
Ref: Sense099 | | | |
Music is a constant cycle of creative rebirth and death. This new collaboration between the world renowned talent of Kala Ramnath and supremely gifted Rupak Kulkarni is a beautiful example of this endless process of divine creative exploration
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Ref: Sense105 | | | |
If you want to experience a great collaboration of Indian creativity steeped in a rich heritage which is emotionally expressive, vibrant and delightfully exciting look no further than the Shastriya Syndicate.
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| | | | | Josh-Shahid Parvez & Shashank Subramanium
Ref: Sense095 | | | |
This rare, virtuoso packed ensemble featuring Shahid Parvez, Shashank Subramanium, Patri Satish Kumar & Sukhvinder Singh creates a spectacular performance at the legendary Saptak festival. This CD is inspirational in its beauty, spontaneity, and energy and will mark a milestone in the development of Hindustani and Carnatic traditional Indian fusions.
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| | | | | The Tabla Series - Vijay Ghate
Ref: Sense098 | | | |
Vijay Ghate demonstrates elements of his unique repertoire and his innovations as a great tabla player of generation. He is accompanied by harmonium and the rare addition of vocals in the lehara |  | | | | | | | | | |
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The ancient, timeless music of India is a perfect accompaniment for the practices of Yoga & is a superb aid for relaxation. In this 2 CD collection some of the greatest musicians of India weave their magic to produce music of exquisite beauty and depth to aid relaxation & serenity.
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| | | | | Mandala - Purbayan Chatterjee & Jayanthi Kumaresh
Ref: Sense100 | | | |
A rare and beautiful combination of instruments that are deeply embedded in Indian culture and sensitive, thoughtful playing by master musicians. This debut CD by the Mandala is a masterpiece of North and South Indian traditional fusion.
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| | | | | Pakhawaj- Ravishankar Upadhyay
Ref: Sense096 | | | |
Pakhawaj is a rich and deep sounding barrel shaped drum. In the hands of a master percussionist you can clearly understand why it is often referred to as 'The King of Indian Drums' due to it's majestic tone. In this excellent live concert recording the maestro Ravishankar Upadhyay explores his rich repertoire on the instrument.
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| | | | | Live At Darbar Festival - Bahauddin Dagar
Ref: Sense093 | | | |
The ancient Rudra Veena is a rare and unique instrument. It's wide range and rich sonorous overtones descend right down to low bass and it has an elemental feel that is ideally suited to Dhrupad, India's most ancient classical tradition of music. In the Dhrupad composition Bahauddin Dagar is accompanied by the excellent Ravishankar Upadhyay on Pakhawaj, the 'king of Indian drums'
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| | | | | Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri - Live At Darbar Festival
Ref: Sense091 | | | |
The Darbar festival provides a fitting platform for one of the ultimate tabla players of our time.Swapan Chaudhuri. If you want to know what this versatile Indian drum is capable of in the hands of a master, look no further
than the unique series of recordings from Sense, Live At Darbar
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| | | | | Pandit Anindo Chatterjee - Live At Darbar Festival
Ref: Sense092 | | | |
The Darbar festival provides a fitting platform for one of the ultimate tabla players of our time...Anindo Chatterjee. If you want to know what this versatile Indian drum is capable of in the hands of a master, look no further
than the unique series of recordings from Sense, Live At Darbar
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| | | | | Pandit Kumar Bose - Live At Darbar Festival
Ref: Sense090 | | | |
The Darbar festival provides a fitting platform for one of the ultimate tabla players of our time...Kumar Bose. If you want to know what this versatile Indian drum is capable of in the hands of a master, look no further than the unique series of recordings from Sense, Live At Darbar.
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| | | | | Natural - Ronu Majumdar & Tarun Bhattacharya
Ref: Sense087 | | | |
A unique musical collaboration based on long standing friendship and the high musical capabilities of these great maestros. A truly beautiful and inspiring CD that will leave a lasting impression on your heart
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| | | | | Desert Slide - Vishwa Mohan Bhatt & Musicians Of Rajasthan
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Desert slide is a new Sense World Music collective featuring Grammy award winner Vishwa Mohan Bhatt playing the Mohan Veena (Indian slide guitar) and a selection of the crème de la crème of the Desert musicians of Rajasthan.
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| | | | | Drive East - Yashila
Ref: Sense085 | | | |
Kala Ramnath needs little introduction these days and is considered by many to be one of the finest violinists India has to offer. Here we find her in Yashila - a new Sense World Music collective, featuring exciting percussionists Abhijit Banerjee and Somnath Roy. Their debut CD 'Drive East' is an electrifying brand of New India Fusion which melds the best of North and South Indian classical tradition with a hint of flavours from other world regions such as Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
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| | | | | Talaash- Purbayan Chatterjee & Subhankar Banerjee
Ref: Sense076 | | | |
A deeply emotive and mature CD from one of the new young generation sitar masters. A seriously high quality performance whose beauty is enhanced by the superb production of Sense World Music
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| | | | | Guru-Shishya- Hariprasad Chaurasia
Ref: Sense081 | | | |
Hariprasad Chaurasia stands at the top of the bansuri mountain with his majestic playing.In this fine recording from the Saptak festival India we also see two of the finest young female talents of the bamboo flute carrying on Hariprasad's remarkable musical lineage. CD1 demonstrates the fantastic tabla of Kumar Bose and CD 2 the exquisite accompaniment of Sandeep Das
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| | | | | The Tabla Series- Partha Sarathi Mukherjee
Ref: Sense082 | | | |
One of the leading exponents of North Indian Tabla playing demonstrates his versatility by drawing on a wide range of traditional compositions from different styles and sources. A must for lovers of percussion and all levels of students of tabla |  | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | A Journey- Vikas Gupta
Ref: Sense068 | | | |
Vikas Gupta has gained recognition both in India and abroad as a highly skilled and creative sitarist. His fast growing reputation has been built on his ability to articulate improvised passages with great speed and clarity.This debut CD marks the start of a great creative journey for this talented musician. Vikas is superbly complemented by Akram Khan on tabla.
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| | | | | Nectar- Kala Ramnath
Ref: Sense072 | | | |
Kala Ramnath continues to weave a beautiful and rich emotional tapestry once again with this latest offering which is deep and soulful with sparkling technique.
She is accompanied by the fine Vijay Ghate on tabla..... Nectar for the ears!
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| | | | | Bhava- Chakra
Ref: Sense066 | | | |
The Chakra Sense collective is a vibrant mix of great musicians with virtuosity in abundance...
from the master Sarod of Tejendra Majumdar and the South Indian Violin of Mysore Manjunath together with exciting percussion maestros from North and South India.
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| | | | | Violin Dynasty- N.Rajam & Sangeeta Shankar
Ref: Sense073 | | | |
This beautiful duet CD marks an important point in a remarkable violin dynasty; mother and daughter in concert at the unique Saptak festival, demonstrating the
silky skills and lush tones that only years of experience and a deep and close understanding of each other's playing can bring.
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| | | | | Sarangi -Ustad Sultan Khan & Ikram Khan
Ref: Sense070 | | | |
Ustad Sultan Khan the master sarangi player is joined here byimpressive young Ikram Khan in a deeply evocative sarangi duet full of imaginative artistry which captures the haunting lyricism of Indian classical music.
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| | | | | Andaaz - Tejendra Majumdar
Ref: Sense071 | | | |
The majestic sarod is a remarkable instrument in the hands of a master like Tejendra Majumdar. This sonically warm and detailed recording has emotional depth, precision and a delicate beauty which combine to make this CD a powerful evocation of the spirit of India. Tejendra is accompanied by the sensitive playing of Subhanker Banerjee on tabla.
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| | | | | Yaadein- Ustad Imrat Khan
Ref: Sense074 | | | |
Ustad Imrat Khan is a musician from one of the distinctive lineages of sitar. In this CD he delivers a beautifully personal concert recital at the unique Saptak festival in Gujarat, India.
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| | | | | Shehnai - Daya Shankar
Ref: Sense053 | | | |
A masterful, evocative and meditative recording of the rarely heard shehnai.This is essential listening for lovers of this ancient instrument played here by one of the few surviving lineages of musicians dedicated to the art.
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| | | | | A Sacred Space- Ronu Majumdar
Ref: Sense059 | | | |
This beautiful recording marks a new point in the work of the majestic flautist.
If you only ever buy one Indian flute CD in your life,
this sublime musical offering will inspire and satisfy for generations to come.
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| | | | | Rasayana- Purbayan Chatterjee & Shashank
Ref: Sense060 | | | |
The combination of sitar and flute is rarely heard and this excellent recording reveals an exciting and fresh collaboration between two of India's finest young musicians and fantastic percussionists. This CD is also part of a new series of Sense collaborations,
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| | | | | The Tabla Series - Yogesh Samsi
Ref: Sense061 | | | |
Yogesh Samsi is one of those rare tabla players whose reputation has been built on his consummate artistry in both fields of accompaniment and solo playing.
This CD is a must for all students of tabla and lovers of master percussionists. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | The Tabla Series - Subhankar Banerjee
Ref: Sense063 | | | |
Subhankar Banerjee has successfully absorbed the music of many great maestros of different traditions and plays with a powerful artistery and sensitivity.
This CD is a must for all students of tabla and lovers of master percussionists. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | The Tabla Series - Akram Khan
Ref: Sense064 | | | |
The foremost exponent of the Ajrana gharana of tabla playing today is noted for the beauty and balance of his sound and the maevellously subtle and sophisticated use of the bayan (bass drum).
This CD is a must for students of tabla and lovers of master percussionists |  | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | The Tabla Series - Rimpa Siva
Ref: Sense065 | | | |
Few Indian musicians have created as much excitement and discussion in recent times as young Rimpa Siva.Those who have been fortunate enough to witness Rimpa's live performances have been stunned by her virtuosity and her awareness of the traditions that feed into the modern repertoire of tabla playing.This CD is a must for students of tabla and lovers of the master percussionists. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | Sundaram - Ganesh & Kumaresh
Ref: Sense062 | | | |
A unique South Indian musical partnership of the violin maestros that has blossomed since their earliest childhood. Vibrant, enchanting melodic passages with a lushness that takes the breath away coupled with exciting percussion makes this Debut CD with Sense a real must for lovers of Carnatic music .
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| | | | | Shikhar - Hariprasad Chaurasia
Ref: Sense044 | | | |
A superb double live CD from the great flute maestro with electrifying percussionists Bhavani Shankar on pakhawaj and Vijay Ghate on tabla.This is an excellent performance which is deep and expansive with the superb sound quality people always associate with Sense.A thoroughly entertaining CD. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | Sitar 2 - Shahid Parvez
Ref: Sense054 | | | |
Shahid Parvez again demonstrates that he is the complete musician in this consumate sitar performance.He is beautifully accompanied by Akram Khan. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | Samadhi - Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
Ref: Sense056 | | | |
This remarkable musician again astounds the audience with his mastery of the Mohan Vina.. a unique Indian slide guitar of his own invention.A solo performance of the highest quality. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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Ref: Sense052 | | | |
Rahul Sharma has matured into a fine santoor player in his own right and demonstrates the delicate beauty and depth of his instrument in a dynamic performance.He is accompanied by the excellent Shafaat Ahmed Khan on tabla. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | Rhythm Fantasies- Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman
Ref: Sense051 | | | |
This exciting collaboration features some of South India's most skillful percussionists.The ensemble reflects the rich variety of drums and percussion that have been played in South India for more than 3000 years. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | Gurukul- Pt.Sharda Sahai & Vishnu Sahai
Ref: Sense040 | | | |
"The lineage of the Benares gharana flows through Pandit Sharda Sahai in this exciting live performance with Sanju Sahai, who has developed into one of the finest tabla players. A real treat for students and lovers of tabla ".
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| | | | | Samwad- Kala Ramnath & Purbayan Chatterjee
Ref: Sense039 | | | |
"Purbayan Chatterjee is fast becoming one of the best sitar players around and this sumptuous duet with the superb Kala Ramnath on violin is emotionally expressive, vibrant and delightfully exciting...Everything a good Indian classical duet should be".
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| | | | | Nirman - Purbayan Chatterjee
Ref: Sense037 | | | |
"The great Young master explores his instrument and music with a voracious appetite for expression and invention which makes this CD one of the most joyful, exciting and accessible sitar recordings available".
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| | | | | Kala- Kala Ramnath
Ref: Sense038 | | | |
"Kala Ramnath shows an amazing emotional dimension in this beautiful recording which is mature and deeply moving. This CD is a milestone in Kala's development into a great artist and a must for anyone who loves violin ".
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"Sangeeta Shankar's playing has a fluidity and silky beauty which draws the listener deeply into the emotional aspects of her music. A great South Indian violin talent".
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Ref: Sense033 | | | |
Unparalleled virtuosity, delicate sensitivity and deep humility show clearly why Shahid Parvez is one of the all time greats of the sitar in this wonderful duet with tabla maestro Kumar Bose.
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| | | | | The Inner Path - Shiv Kumar Sharma
Ref: Sense027 | | | |
"The Inner Path - A deeply spiritual exploration by the greatest master of the Santoor transports musician and listener alike to an experience of bliss" |  | | | | | | | | | |
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Ref: Sense028 | | | |
"Native Signs- A sumptuous evocation of the delicate and powerful interplay between the ascending talent of Rahul Sharma and the great percussion masters of pakhawaj and tabla.One of the most entertaining CDs of Indian classical music available." |  | | | | | | | | | |
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Ref: Sense025 | | | |
The two great young masters of sitar & tabla play with a deeply devotional spirit,souls submitting to the supreme power in the freshness and purity of morning. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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Shahid Parvez plays with a soulfulness and delicacy rarely heard but also incredible rhythm and speed. He is matched and accompanied on tabla by the superb Kumar Bose.
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Ref: Sense 022 | | | |
The legendary violinist plays with utmost tenderness,love and humility in this astonishingly beautiful recording. She is truly radiant. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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Ref: Sense014 | | | |
Tarun Bhattacharya is the most established Santoor player of the younger generation. He hails from Calcutta, which has become a 'hotbed' for musical talent, ensuring a healthy future for India's classical music. Here he captures the beauty and charm of the the Indian hammered dulcimer (santoor) and the evocative sound of the valleys of Kashmir. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | Jewels of India - Ronu Majumdar
Ref: Sense006 | | | |
Ronu Majumdar is recognised as one of the world's leading bansuri( bamboo flute) players and has become highly respected in the musical community for his technical brilliance and his breathtaking ability to transport you to a different time and place through the power of his playing. Jewels of India truly captures the incredible beauty of the bamboo flute. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | Sympatico - Shiv Kumar Sharma & Kishan Maharaj
Ref: Sense015 | | | |
Since his first public performance in Bombay in 1955, Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma has single-handedly elevated the Santoor from its regional folk music associations into an established classical music instrument.In this CD the beautiful and deeply atmospheric moods of the 100 string santoor are vibrantly captured. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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Ref: Sense008 | | | |
At a young age, Kala Ramnath has already established herself as one of the most outstanding violinists of India. This performance demonstrates an impressive combination of technical excellence and a deep emotional quality...lose yourself in this one! |  | | | | | | | | | |
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Ref: Sense005 | | | |
Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, considered as the world's greatest Indian slide guitarist has come to prominence in the west due to his grammy award winning collaboration with Ry Cooder on 'Meeting by the River'. Check out this new release which has an incredible interplay with tabla maestro Sandeep Das. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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Ref: Sense007 | | | |
The great bamboo flute master needs no introduction, this performance combines Hariprasad's flute with the master percussionists Anindo Chatterjee and Bhavani Shankar on tabla and pakhawaj (the king of Indian drums) to produce two CDs of incredible rhythmic interplay and power combined with timeless majesty of Hariprasad's playing. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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Unlike many other great Indian artists, Hariprasad Chaurasia does not come from a family of musicians; his father was a distinguished wrestler who actively discouraged musical study. Hariprasad does not wrestle with the the bamboo flute however, music flows effortlessly from the great master.This CD has some amazing rhythmic interplay with master percussionists Bhavani Shankar and Anindo Chatterjee on Pakhawaj and tabla. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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Ref: Sense017 | | | |
An exciting duet from the great young sitarist Purbayan Chatterjee (hailed by many as a player who will become one of the all time greats) and the fantastic Kumar Bose (who was Ravi Shankars' main accompanist through his most innovative work and whose new CD 'Dynamic' has set some new levels in tabla mastery). Vibemaster is a CD filled with sensitivity and innovation...if you are a sitar fan don't miss this one! |  | | | | | | | | | |
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Next to the sitar, the sound of the tabla has come to be globally recognised as being representative of Indian Music. This double CD of exciting live performance is a real treat for tabla fans and is a must have for all students of tabla as the great master demonstrates his incredible skills. Kumar Bose has endorsed this CD as his best solo recording. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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Ref: Sense013 | | | |
Bhavani Shankar was born into a distinguished musical family, beginning his study of pakhawaj and tabla at the tender age of eight. He has come to prominence in the west due to his work with John Mclaughlin and Shakti.This recording is really energy packed and is proving to be a big hit with drum fans of all persuasions. This CD really shows why the Pakhawaj is considered to be the 'king of Indian drums'. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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Ref: Sense003 | | | |
Devjyoti Bose is one of India's outstanding young sarod players. His playing demonstrates a high level of creative energy, with the potential of both upholding the essences of the musical tradition. This CD captures the wonderful expressive qualities of this beautiful instrument, and any listener who is willing to explore the deeply emotional aspects of this recording will find it a rewarded experience. |  | | | | | | | | | |
