Music composed by Pranav Mehta
Arranged & conducted by Ashit Desai
Featuring Pt. Ronu Majumdar (flute), Sunil Das (sitar),
Atul Raninga (keyboard), Chintu Singh (guitar), & Alap Desai (tabla)
Singers Bina and Pranav Mehta evoke the exotic colors of India
as they perform ghazals (traditional songs) that touch upon love's many shades - from coy flirtation to deep passion. The flowing rhythms
of tabla and the gentle strains of sitar and flute, merge with contemporary instrumentation to portray these intimate musical conversations
with one's beloved..
The Mesmerizing drone of the pungi and the driving rhythms of the premtal and kanyeri provide the soundtrack to a spectacle that has captured the imaginations of Indians and non-Indians for centuries. Recorded live at Pashupatinath, Kathmanu, Nepal by Bonfi Records.
From the land of the snow-covered peaks and the hidden valleys of the Himalayas come the stirring sounds of Tibetan Buddhist ritual chants and prayers. Nestled in the secluded Solu Khumbu region of Nepal, home to Mt. Everest these chants and rituals are performed by the monks of Tengboche Monastery and the nuns of Thupton Choling. Featuring the timeless beauty of unaccompanied voices and the powerful sounds of ritual bells, drums, horns and trumpets, these prayers invoke the blessings of wisdom and compassion. Recorded on location, these chants offer a glimpse into the rich, ancient traditions of the inhabitants of this sacred land.
Singers Bina & Pranav Mehta beckon one's inner self in this collection of timeless Hindu devotional songs known as bhajans. Carried on waves of flute and sitar and elevated by the cadence of tabla, each lyrical meditation invites contemplation, reflection, and celebration.
Distant peoples and distant places come together in this musical exploration of Native America and Tibet. The sweet voices of the Native American flutes of R. Carlos Nakai and the Tibetan flutes of Nawang Khechog blend together against the rich sonic palette created by the magical harp guitar, lyre and spiral clef guitar of William Eaton and the pulsing world beat percussion of Will Clipman.
