Tag Archives: world music

L. SHANKAR – Full Moon

August 31, 2025

Sri 2024 Vying for natural wonders with Vivaldi, Indian violinist delivers what can become a defining opus of his five-decade-long career. Like his most venerated sibling, Shankar Lakshminarayana is well-versed in classical music; unlike L. Subramaniam, though, this Indian composer … Continue reading →

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JEE & BEE – Fifth Element

July 22, 2025

Castle 2025 Carcassonne ensemble turn uninhibited in their desire to dance the day away. Marrying her sitar to his guitar proved to be a joyous experience for Joyeeta Sanyal and Bernard Margarit, so the duo didn’t waste time on resting … Continue reading →

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JEE & BEE – Shankari

July 10, 2025

Castle 2024 Raga-rock from France brings on outrageously fantastic drone to drive the dancefloor frantic. Back home in Kolkata, Joyeeta Sanyal was one of a few female sitar players, acclaimed yet not too famous outside of folk-praising circles, so it … Continue reading →

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THEO TRAVIS – Aeolus: One Hour Duduk Meditation

December 4, 2024

Panegyric 2024 In and out of one’s psyche, master of the winds scopes the inescapable sound behind a reverie. Theo Travis may not be famous for his forays into folk, but the Brit’s work with SOFT MACHINE, KING CRIMSON and … Continue reading →

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MICHAEL SHRIEVE – Drums Of Compassion

June 22, 2024

7d Media 2024 Stealing thunder from gods, master of tuneful beat and his heavenly messengers crystallize their spirituality. To call this artist a legend means to underestimate his status – the status which was forged at Woodstock where the young … Continue reading →

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