Posts tagged ‘Fusion’

By the mid 70’s Return To Forever, was most definitely one of the most respected bands in the field of jazz music. But, it wasn’t until their sixth album, Romantic Warrior that the band was able to surpass other fusion bands…

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Indian Ocean Live At BB King’s Blues Club, Times Square

28th August 2008.

There is an ancient Spartan saying that a man is only as strong as the man beside him. Ask a musician what he thinks about it. Chances are, he…

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Ravi Iyer of Vayu talks to Chordvine about Vayu’s rocketing success, his musical background, his love for the guitar and the people and bands that influence him. A stimulating discussion on his tabla playing and its influence follows, with Ravi…

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VAYU was formed in 1997 by Ravi Iyer. It is strongly influenced by Deep Purple, Rainbow, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Rush amongst other legendary bands of yesteryears.

VAYU believes in varied forms of musical expression: fusion, rock, jazz, blues, and even…

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The 20 years referred to in the title of this 2CD collection is only the length of the Bombay-born percussionist’s solo career. Gurtu was already beginning to play Indian classical tabla at the age of six, eventually opening his jazz-fusion…

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For those who like their desi music with an edge, Mighty Asian Beats is a sharp slice through the UK’s urban music scene. Put together by Birmingham’s famous Shaanti club collective, this compilation boasts an eclectic mix of genres. Everything…

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