Forest of Bliss - Ravi

An exquisite album made with two internationally known Indian Classical musicians, Tarun Bhattacharya (Santoor) and Ronu Majumdar (flute).

REVIEWS

MISTRAL is an act that sees the African and Indian continents merge basically. It's that man Ravi again, collaborating with Tarun Bhattacharya and Ronu Majumdar, both highly regarded musicians in their native India and who also appear on Ravi Shankar's most recent CD (produced by George Harrison).

The recording possesses a similar magic to that present on Ry Cooder's 'ethnic' collaborations. There's an air of spontaneity throughout and, unlike some 'classical' Indian music, the compositions don't seem to go on forever. The kora playing is suggestive of a Celtic influence, and at times - when the flute and kora gel - some of this could be mistaken for a Gaelic slow air. A rich, regal sound, 'Forest of Bliss' is a listening delight.
ROCK 'N' REEL

Mistral are India's Ronu Majumdar (flute), Tarun Bhattacharya (santoor) and England's Ravi (kora) on an equally atmospheric, gentle and spellbinding blend.
FOLK ROOTS

"Blissfull" John Leckie

You can purchace this CD on the net through: www.prabhumusic.com To obtain any of these CDs, please send a cheque with a return address (made payable to JP Freeman) for £12.00 (UK sterling)and send to Ravi, c/o Freeman, 21 Montagu Sq, London, WIH IRE, UK or for more details fax 0207 224 6153 tel 077 11 265011 email: info@ravi-art.co.uk

 

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