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1) THE INDIAN CORE

Jazz coupled with Indian classical music is truly intrinsic. The Norwegian jazz group, The core, collaborate with Indian musicians like Kanchman Babbar (on the flute), Fateh Ali (on sitar) and Prasenjit Mitra (on tabla). Elements of Indian classical music and jazz have been intertwined creatively, incorporating the saxophone, flute, sitar, double bass, piano and tabla. The core came to India to work with Mitra, a Babbar and Ali, and within a week, thay had created sufficient material for an extensive tour of Norway. The outcome of this album clearly captures the best of both worlds.

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2)    SNAKE CHARMER

Remember when we were children, we used to be fascinated by snake charmers and the musical instrument which will forever relate us to them – the been’s sound is resonant and piercing and is also commonly used in most Indian ragas. It has been popularized by films such as Naagin and Nagina. In the series of Amazing India, this album is unique because it captures the many melodies played on this ancient folk instrument. The music has been arranged by Upmanyu Bhanot, a two-album-old musician. Explore the different faces of snake charmers and their mesmerizing music

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This album (Best Buy Price Rs.295; Music on NA Classical) boasts of music that will induce calmness to the soul. Composed by santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya, the four CDs are excellent for soothing one’s nerve after a stressful day. He has played ragas Hansdhwani, Bhoop, Gunkali accompanied by the keyboard, drums and violin. Bhattacharya has made innovations in the santoor, which produces a unique melody and is rich in tonality. His music has the ability to clear foul moods and lift depressed spirits.

By S. Sahaya Ranjit

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Saatvik Sequencers (Best Buy Price: Rs.500; Music on Audioashram)is a conceptual music project by Nikhel Kumar Mahajan and Hari Singh. Both the artistes have a vivid background in electronic music. Each of the three 18-minute compositions is built on a solid framework of intricate Indian classical music ragas with electronic drifts that induce dreamy nonchalance. The ragas keep to the basic times of the day – Ahir Bharaiv (morning), Bhimpalasi (afternoon) and Durga (evening). The musicians who have collaborated the album are Ajay Prasanna (flute), Mukesh Sharma (sarod) and Bholenath Mishra (vocal). Enjoy the electro-classical sound. It’s truly euphonic.

By S. Sahaya Ranjit

Source: India Today

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