Festival again...

The Shravana or the monsoon month carries all hues and shades of nature and emotions. Religiously speaking Shravan
is a pious month and full moon of this all-important month is considered to be a very holy day.
It is celebrated in different ways for different reasons almost throughout the country.

For the siblings it is the eternal tie of love, for Brahmins the day to take the pledge of Brahmanik rites
and for those who depend sea and monsoon, it is the beginning of the new season.

Indian festivals are based on the weather changes and their significance in the lives of people,
but they do have a story to support the celebrations. The rich Indian Mythology provides a religious
reason to celebrate the day in a specific way. Many epics are related to the day and the origin of Raksha Bandhan.
The festival finds a mention in most of the epics and its origin can be traced back to the mythological Pouranik times.

The legend in the Bhavishya Puran

The legend refers to a war between the Gods and the Demons. The demon King Brutra was advancing
and the Gods lead by lord Indra, were on verge of defeat. The king of Gods, Indra approached
Guru Brihaspati to find a solution to the situation. Brihaspati asked Indra to tie a sacred thread on his wrist,
powered by the sacred mantras on the Shravan Purnima. Lord Indra's Queen Sachi also called Indrani,
empowered the thread and tied it on to his hand on the decided day. The power of the sacred thread called Raksha
helped the Gods to victory.

In the history ,Alexander The Great and King Puru ,the oldest reference to the festival of rakhi goes back to 300 B.C. at the time when Alexander invaded India.
It is said that the great conqueror, King Alexander of Macedonia was shaken by the fury of the Indian king Puru
in his first attempt. Upset by this, Alexander's wife, who had heard of the Rakhi festival, approached King Puru.
King Puru accepted her as his sister and when the opportunity came during the war, he refrained from Alexander.
Since, as King Puru has been mentioned here , i would add one more magnificent trait of his, though Alexander the
Great defeated the Indian King Puru, the Indian King was determined not to loose his dignity. Despite being a prisoner
he demanded that Alexander should treat him like a King treats another King.

In the Epics, as per the Hindu mythology, Raksha Bandhan finds a mention in Mahabharata when Lord Krishna advised Yudhishthir
to perform the ceremony to protect himself and the army from the dangers of the war.
It is said that Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas tied rakhi to her grandson Abhimanyu
and Draupadi to lord Krishna.

The Significance -though now it is considered as a brother and sister festival, it was not always so.
There have been examples in history where in rakhi has just been a raksha or protection.
It could be tied by wife, a daughter or mother. The Rishis tied rakhi to the people who came seeking their blessings.
The sages tied the sacred thread to themselves to safe guard them from the evil. It is by all means the 'Papa Todak,
Punya Pradayak Parva' or the day that bestows boons and end all sins as it is mentioned in the scriptures.

Rakhi for many centuries encompassed the warmth shared between the siblings but now it goes way beyond it.
Some tie rakhi to neighbors and close friends signifying a peaceful co-existence of every individual.
Congregations like Rakhi Utsavs, popularized by Rabindranath Tagore, promote the feeling of unity and a
commitment to all members of society to protect each other and encourage a harmonious Social life.

The day has a deeper perspective in today's scenario. The occasion holds for a life long pledge to practice moral,
spiritual and cultural values. The values and the sentiments attached to the rituals of this festival are worth inculcating
by the whole human race, the sentiments of harmony and peaceful coexistence.

Raksha Bandhan assumes all forms of Raksha or protection, of righteousness and destroyer of all sin.
The rakhi tying ritual has become so much a part of the families that come what may brothers and sisters try
to reach out to each other on this particular day bringing back the oneness of the family, binding the family together
in an emotional bond.

The tradition of thread tying still continues. It is a gesture of goodwill.

SnowPlanet - The Skiing Center , Auckland

I had been to SNOW PLANET , the skiing center located at Silverdale, Albany, near Auckland, this weekend, along with my Kiwi office mates,
Well it’s was organised by IBM ( or may be Vodafone ), as part of continuing to build the relationships between the Operational Support Teams in Vodafone NZ and IBM.

Snowplanet is New Zealand’s first and only all-year indoor snow resort where Aucklanders and tourists alike can experience the thrill of snowsports
and atmosphere of a snow village close to Auckland. Snowplanet’s giant snow hall features 50 centimetres of real powder snow, three lifts,
a terrain park for snowboarders and separate learner area, for a fun day out irrespective of Auckland’s weather.

The Mountain View Restaurant & Bar with panoramic views onto the snow hall, snowsport shop, rental centre and Snow Academy complement
the excitement in the snow to offer an unforgettable day out, unlike any currently available in New Zealand!

Skiers of all levels can find a challenge at the 200 metre long slope with different levels of steepness to suit various skill levels.
The steepest part at the top of the slope is over 25% steep (e.g. 1 metre vertical for every four metres horizontal) and offers even advanced skiers
an exciting thrill. The lower parts of the slope are less steep and provide beginning skiers with a suitable gradient to improve their techniques.

The snowhall is over 40 metres wide, or 35% wider than most other snowdomes allowing skiers to do wide carving turns and
get the most out of the latest carving skis offered in the rental centre, definitely not for novices like me :-) . Snowplanet also offers freestyle skiers an exciting
fun park with a big jump and a number of rails. Don’t worry if you have forgotten your gears, because the rental department offers the latest Rossignol skis
And boots for those who don’t bring their own gear (all included in the entry charges).

Beginners, like me who can’t take the risks of diving from heights to depths, have to take some lessons, and snow planet provides a safe place for beginners...
Snowplanet is the perfect place to get introduced to the exciting world of snowsports. A fenced-off learner area at the lower part of the slope
offers a safe environment to have a first snow experience. This learner area is serviced by a special ’’skimat’’ learner lift, making the first day on the snow a breeze.

The Snow Academy offers a range of courses and private lessons for all levels that will enable learners to acquire and improve skills and confidence.
In fact, we offer ’’first time packs’’ including slope access, 1-hour lesson and rental equipment from only $39! After flexing your muscles (and is my case,
after breaking my tendons and ligaments.) on the chilling snow, one can have some hot stuff in the attached bar.

So, if by any chance, you are in Auckland, don’t forget to visit this place.

This one i had put on Mouthshut

This review , I had put up on MOUTHSHUT.COM
and got some good and funny comments .
I thought this could be a hot and burning topic to put as a review on MS as we see this concerned topic of review, in our day - to - day on MS.
Yep, bulls eye reader, u got it right, and this one is on what is one of the greatest arts Humans have ever achieved.

The dictionary meaning of Plagiarism is "the act of passing off as one's own; the ideas or writings of another."
"Work" includes "original ideas, strategies, and research," art, graphics, computer programs, music, and other creative expression.
The work may consist of writing, charts, pictures, graphs, diagrams, data, websites, or other communication or recording media, and may include "sentences, phrases, and innovative terminology," formatting, or other representations.

If you plagiarize, you are cheating yourself. You don't learn to write out your thoughts in your own words, and you don't get specific feedback geared to
your individual needs and skills. Plagiarizing a paper is like sending a friend to practice tennis for you - you'll never score an ace yourself!

But contrary to this, I do have an opinion that,
Nothing in this world is original, and everything is a copy. Original is nothing, but a misrepresentation of copy :)).

But most of the world the world says "plagiarism" isn’t a good thing, even the MS website have stated this thing on the webpage “tips for writing reviews”.

Some even say that if you plagiarize, you are cheating yourself. You don't learn to write out your thoughts in your own words, and you don't get specific feedback
geared to your individual needs and skills. Plagiarizing a paper is like sending a friend to practice tennis for you - you'll never score an ace yourself!
Plagiarism is dishonest because it misrepresents the work of another as your own.

Hey, well, but most of the things if done perfectly by people is also sometimes termed as an art /skill. That’s why; I think Plagiarism should also be called as an art
, and kudos to the Plagiarists definitely are artists (Kudos to them).

And i do agree with these artists to some extent. If Michael Jordan can hit a fade away jump shot better than you can and Miles Davis could play a better blues than you do on the trumpet than why not learn from them and take their ideas, which are far better than ours.

And recognising, a work as a work of plagiarism, is also a challenging job, i appreciate the MS team for this that put the members on flag, who are plagiarists.

Let me give my readers, some tips on how to identify a plagiarist's review:-

"
Here’s an UNACCEPTABLE paraphrase that is plagiarism:

The increase of industry, the growth of cities, and the explosion of the population were three large factors of nineteenth century America.
As steam-driven companies became more visible in the eastern part of the country, they changed farm hands into factory workers and provided jobs
for the large wave of immigrants. With industry came the growth of large cities like Fall River where the Bordens lived which turned into centres of commerce
and trade as well as production.

What makes this passage plagiarism?

The preceding passage is considered plagiarism for two reasons:

the writer has only changed around a few words and phrases, or changed the order of the original’s sentences.
the writer has failed to cite a source for any of the ideas or facts.

Here’s an ACCEPTABLE paraphrase:

Fall River, where the Borden family lived, was typical of north-eastern industrial cities of the nineteenth century. Steam-powered production had shifted labour from agriculture to manufacturing, and as immigrants arrived in the US, they found work in these new factories. As a result, populations grew, and large urban areas arose. Fall River was one of these manufacturing and commercial centres (Williams 1).

Why is this passage acceptable?

This is acceptable paraphrasing because the writer:

Accurately relays the information in the original
Uses her own words.
Lets her reader know the source of her information.
"

I hope my readers of this review might get some help at least on identifying if any review they read is a work of plagiarism, and report it to MS, as soon as possible.

But, one to last, plagiarism is a chimera. There are no original ideas left anyway, and all we are doing is manipulating sets of symbols.
Such philosophical positions notwithstanding, plagiarism is a reality if you don't cite the sources and as far as it is accepted by the world as an "original". It's that simple. ;)

Orange Street’s distinctive sound is a combination of heavy rap-rock, Indian classical & traditional Dhol shot through an electronica bed.

This band is based in New Delhi , India.
Their music can broadly be classified as Electronic Rock Fusion, Orange Street meld rock guitars, drums and an electronica bedrock with a variety of
ethnic Indian percussion (dholak, dhupli etc.) and Indian classical vocals.

1995’s “Great Indian Rock” project organized by the only music magazine “RSJ” at the time brought Orange Street to the attention of the audiences
and the music community in India. By 2002 they won the Great Indian Rock competition and made sufficient noise about their presence.
This consolidated their reputation for ground breaking new sound and uplifting live sets.

They started off in 1995 at New Delhi when singer Anirban Chakraborty teamed up with guitarist Saibal Basu, at the time when, to make original music
was yet to be “considered” and was largely overlooked by the country obsessed with anything “not Indian”.
Succumbing to what Anirban says “Life takes over”, the band had undergone several line-up changes till 2002 which had seen them working
with guitarist Gautam Chima, DJ Jayant, drummer Ashwani Verma and bassist Neel. By this time, the band had already toured across India and Sri Lanka
with two albums under their belt. “Drive Carefully for Our Shake” was released with RSJ records in 2000 and “Candywalk” was released nationally by Magnasound India
Records in 2002. Songs from this album were used in the award winning feature film called “Everybody Says Im Fine”, directed by Rahul Bose
who is also an established actor of Bollywood film industry in India.

A major change happened in October 2003 when Anirban, the driving force behind Orange Street decided to completely revamp the band including the sound.
Thus getting together some very talented musicians, Orange Street evolved with a ground breaking sound which is the first of its kind in their country.
The demo “DHARMA” saw this outstanding collaboration of the new line-up with guitarist Donny, drummer Ashwin Andrew, bassist Dara,
Hindustani classical singer Imran Khan and the Dhol player Parveen Sethi.

This was followed by an extensive tour to Europe and Scandinavia in the summer of 2004. The band played some major festivals
like “Peace and Love”, “Slottsfjell”, “Sundance Music Fetsival” and “Little Chili” across Sweden, Norway, Estonia and UK.
The concerts were a resounding success, Orange Street performing alongside top bands and artists like Motorhead,
Trilok Gurtu, Timbuktu, Hanoi Rocks and Nizami Brothers. During the tour both Imran Khan and Anirban were invited by Swedish producer Johanne
to record for a world music album that was to feature Manu Chao. Anirban also met up with the popular British Asian band, Asian Dub Foundation in London.

It was really an inspiring trip which has had a major influence on Orange Street’s outlook on music. The band has been writing ever since and spends a lot of time
discussing and following music from different parts of the world. Guitarist Donny is also a part time DJ who spins occasionally in clubs. Orange Street’s forceful
presence seems to be breaking new grounds defying many stereotypes of the Indian musicians.
In February 2005, Donny and Ashwin played with bassist John Myung of the mega band Dream Theatre. As they now say, they were truly “humbled” by the
experience.
Orange Street is currently concentrating on a full length album taking off from their demo “DHARMA” and preparing for the second tour to Scandinavia and Europe
starting in this summer of 2005.

indian rock bands

Over the years, because of Internet, I have discovered a lot of Indian acts that are just superb. Its amazing to find an Indian act which you didn't know before, only to be bedazzled further by their superb music.

On this page, I am trying to create a directory of all such acts. I also have tried to put some information apart from the link to their websites. I personally like Indian Fusion genre than the other genres. Within India, there are numerous new groups springing up every day which experiment with all genres of music and, most of the times are able to blend (fuse) it with the music of the land brilliantly. Such acts are discovered best at music promotional events such as Vasantahabba.

So go ahead, soak yourself in the music of these artistes!! (A lot of these artistes' music is available FREE at www.mp3.com )

Indian Firang (Firang: adj, slang Foreign) Pop

Tabla Girl

Tina TablaGirl at TinaWorld

Based: New Jersey

Dr. Bombay

An Indian-Danish-Swedish Act. (Belongs to the new Indian-Scandanvian pop music genre!)

The Sugandh Family (It's Your Life...Star In it...B R E A T H E...move to and be moved by music)

Geeta, Kanhaiya, and Seema.

Genre: Ghazals. Endearing fluency in Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujrati and Sindhi.

Based: LA, California.

Sanjeev and Manish

East Indian melodies and rhythms with a contemporary texture of western sounds.

Debut Album Nazariya. See Details/Buy it here

Genre: Pop.

Based: Seattle, USA.

Hemina Shah

Main site (redirects to here)

A popular live performer.

MP3 at her site.

Contact: hemina@worldoperator.com . Phone: +1-905-827-8124

Based: London.

Eastern Illusion - Live Band Entertainment

"The 'hottest' band in the UK as well as US and Canada, which provide a whole new exciting style of Live Indian Entertainment. Young, talented and stunning artists and performers make this group a vibrant and energetic band and guaranty to spice up any event, anywhere in the world! They are the classiest group in town and are known for their high standard performers and breathtaking performances!"

Based: UK/Canada.

Mistry Music

Started by Jay Mistry in year 2000.

Music, Singers and Musicians, Tabla and Sitar, Dhol Players, DJs, Lagna Geet & Background Music, Wedding Services, Photography, Mandaps, Indoor/Outdoor Decorations, Floral Decorations, Back Drops and Beauticians.

Have performed at over 500 weddings and parties in the past 4 years.

Based: UK.

Telephone: + 44 (0)7958 408801
Email: info@mistrymusic.com

Sameera

UK based Asian female singer.

featured on Apache Indian's album "REAL PEOPLE".

Contact: info@sameera.co.uk Phone: Tel 0121-422-3337 or 07966-395306

Based: UK.

Strings

A London based live Indian music band, popular live performer.

Based: London.

Contact:

email: kiran@strings-band.com Kiran: +44 7957 190 680, Anuradha: +44 956 579 391

Audio Detour

Song samples here

Based: Kansas, USA

Saroj Gupta NAIDAX

Based: UK

naidax@naidax.com, Mobile (UK) : (0)7968 561 263 . ZestZone Details : www.zestzone.net/contact.htm

Bhangra Aerobics Masala Dance & Fitness

Sarina Jain's Masala Bhangra Workout

Based: US

Masala Dance & Fitness, Inc., P.O. Box 906, Yorba Linda, CA 92885-0906
Tel: 949-737-6882, Fax: 949-856-2053, info@masaladance.com

Bojango Poonj

Started in 1995 at the Indian Cultural Show in Rutgers University. They focus on representing the true spirit of the song as it was originally recorded, while infusing it with a sense of humor and light-heartedness.

Pranay "Pintu" Maisuria. Drums, Percussion, Backup vocals Pintu is also a trader in Manhattan
Gautam Malhotra. Lead Vocals, Guitar Gautam is also a medical resident at UMDNJ.
Shabbar Danish. Lead Guitar Shabbar is also a neurosurgical resident at Univ of Penn.
Sanjay Malieckal. Bass Guitar Sanjay is also a pharmaceutical consultant for Aventis, NJ
Mahua "Little Mo" Ghosh. Lead Vocals Little Mo is also doing post-grad Psychology in Manhattan

Based: US

BojangoPoonj@yahoogroups.com

Neelam Blue Diamond (click on Artistes)

Alternative Site

Any style of music worldwide including Bollywood playback singing. Learned classical Indian music at London's Bharitya Vidya Bhavan, and had vocal training in opera by Jane Humphrey (AKA Jane Bolam) at the Blackheath Conservatoire of Music.

Based: London

Email: nberry AT ntlworld dot com

Trickbaby

Saira Hussain - vocals
Steve Ager - guitar/bass/keyboards/programming
Jeevan Rihal - Harmonium/keyboards/bv's
Vikaash Sankadecha - tabla/percussion
Emre Rramazanoglu - drums/percussion

An East/West soundclash, Saira cites influences from modern dance music through to Bollywood movie classics. It is this unique blend of inspiration, and contemporary use of classic Indian instruments alongside modern production values that provide the basis of the Trickbaby sound.

Based: UK

Contact: steve@chachaman.co.uk

Sanxe Loveji

Desi Remixes.

Based: San Francisco

Email: lovejishq@yahoo.com , Ph: 4155735696



Indian Fusion

Nitin Sawhney : V2 music

Spiritual themes combined with Indian Classical, Flamenco, Rap, Drum n' Bass, Samba

Based: U.K.

+ dj Cheb i Sabbah +

An Algerian born DJ, composed with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan etc; Lot of fusion music in Indian Spiritual realm.

A good review on him.

Based: Probably SF, USA.

Trilok Gurtu

World Music,BHANGRA ELECTRONICA to juju soul, Afro-Asian funk to raga-pop

Son of Shobha Gurtu, a classical singing star.

Based: Oxfordshire, U.K

Taufiq Qureshi

A Percussion Specialist

Youngest son of the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Allahrakha and brother of the World famous tabla wizard Ustad Zakir Hussain.

Based: Bombay? (He actually performed at IIMB culfest on Jan 18, 2003)

Jai Uttal

A disciple of Ustaad Ali Akbar Khan.

pioneer in the world music community. His eclectic east-meets-west sound has put his music at the forefront of the world fusion movement.

Based: NY

Stephen Day

Sarod player

Through this inspiration he weaves the intricacies of Western harmony with the depth of Eastern melody and rhythm. He is a recognized composer, producer, instrumentalist, vocalist and teacher, proficient in classical guitar, sarod, vocals and drums. He works in multiple genres, including Western classical, Indian classical, jazz, folk, and rock music.

Stephen's music features in Formula 51, a movie starring Samuel Jackson and Robert Carlyle.

Based: Vancouver, Canada?

Ganesh and Kumaresh

Two brothers Kumaresh and Ganesh with fine musical lineage blend seamlessly Indian classical with westen music.

I saw them perform at Vasantahabba 2002.

Ganesh and Kumaresh have many albums to their credit:
> > Violin duet - AVM Audio
> > - sangeetha
> > - Inreco
> > - Gita
> > Manoranjani
> > Swar Utsav 2002
> > Utsav
> > Shantham
> > Colours of india

Based: Chennai, India.

Also: Brahmma.com: Music,Chennai Music,Indian Music,fusion,Jazz,Indian fusion,creative music,Music bands group,Carnatic Music in India,world music

MIDIval PunditZ

The PunditZ re-Present the Asian spirit with their music. Mainly studio musicians, the two have become
popular for the raw energy in their music and their radical DJ-sets at Cyber Mehfils.

Based: New Delhi, India.

Massive Vibrations

About the worldwide South Asian electronic Music Movement / Global News,Music,Events,Art,Film,Trends,Fashion and Lifestyle!

Yahoo Group

Blog

ConFusion home - Celtic melodies and Indian raagas

The band came together in 1997 in Berkeley, California.

Into Hindustani Classical Music and Celtic Music

Based: California?

Mindia Devi Klein Homepage

an Award Winning Musician, Composer and Educator. She Performs On These Instruments:
a) BANSURI: Classical bamboo flute of India
b) SILVER FLUTE
c) BALINESE GAMELAN: Bamboo,Bronze & Wood Tuned Percussion Vocals

Ensemble is called: Ancient Future

Based: USA

Shanti Shanti - World fusion music based on Sanskrit chanting with Indian pop influences

Two young sisters Andrea & Sara Forman blend western pop with chanting in Sanskrit (name Shanti meaning peace itself comes from Sanskrit).

Based: Nevada, USA

YELLOW BELL Music

Artistes: Richard Brookens. Studied Bansuri and Tabla at the Ali Akbar College of Indian Music in San Rafael, California.

Amit Chatterjee, Russell Feingold,Michael Moses, Abbey Rader,Nicole Yarling, Joe Zeytoonian,Barbara Sloan

Genre: World music. Mainly instrumental, sounds of varied cultures - India, China, Africa, and New Zealand, among others.

Based:

Ahimsa WorldMusic

Testimonial by Anantha Narayan, a fan:

Includes 3 Indian and 2 German musicians to create electrifying fusion music comparable to the legends Shakti (Zakir and John McLaughlin).

A.S. Shankar - Ghatam, Matthias Müller - Guitar, S. Radhakrishna - Violin, Armit Metz - Bass, R. Yogaraja - Tabla/Perc

Based: Pentling, Germany and Chennai/India.

Karsh Kale :: online

Classically educated in tabla, schooled in drums and a fiend for electronics, Kale has infused these worlds so well separation seems impossible.

Based: Gloucester, MA?

Bhakti - Limitless Music

Featuring tender folk and soft pop vocals, this satisfying debut by singer/songwriter Bhakti is inspirational and classy.

Based: ?

Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Sacred chants and mantras of the Gaudiya Vaisnava tradition. His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is the principal exponent of Vaisnava Krsna-conscious thought and spiritual practice in the Western world.

Based: Vrindavan, UP, India.

Yogeshwara

Inspired by the intriguing sounds from Ireland, the Middle East, India and beyond.

Based: Munich, Bavaria. Germany

Prabhu Music: An artistes Collective

Shastro: Italy-born multi-instrumentalist and vocalist.

Anugama Main site: Maui, Hawaii based, Born in Cologne, Germany, Healing music, Multi-instrumentalist .

Prem Joshua Main site: Born to a musical family in Germany, World music.

Manish Vyas

Santoor player.

World Fusion/ New Age music.

Part of a band consisting of Prem Joshua, Tanmayo, Hina Sarojini.

contact: manishtabla@hotmail.com

Sandeep Praval

World Music Multi-Percussionist

E-mail: music@sandeepraval.com
Tel: + 44 (0)7956 576 239

Nana

It is unique in that she has succeeded in creating a captivating style that combines her love of Greek music and culture with music influences from India, Native America, Central Europe and Australia. She builds upona vast array of musical and songwriting influences from Ralph Towner to Dead Can Dance, from Joni Mitchell to Vilayat Khan.

Based: USA.

Innertemple Music

Fusion of jazz, soul, hip-hop, new age, jungle, East Indian, African and other world sounds.

Artist: Thara

Based: NY, USA

Related Sites: http://www.globalsoulmusic.com/ & http://www.shaktisite.com/

Deva Premal and Miten

Graced by ancient mantras, rich harmonies, and sensual rhythms, Deva Premal and Miten's music explores the essence of love, devotion, and consciousness.

Based: USA

Felix Maria Woschek

His music embraces the spiritual tradition of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, and its sounds of devotion and gratitude lead to the place where it is possible for God and Man to meet - to the heart.

Based: ?

Bodhi Music

BODHI RECORDS is a record label dedicated to working in the area of indigenous music.The label will source out and record musicians that fall into this broad category and provide a platform that will bring them closer to audiences world wide.

2c,raag durbar,
45, sterling road,
nungambakkam,
chennai- 600 034
tamil nadu
india.
phone : 91- 44- 2821 4840
91- 44- 2822 5967
Telefax : 91- 44- 2827 1288
email : info@bodhimuzzik.com

Satsonic

A BLISS-RIDE through the Modern, the Ancient, the Electric, and the Vedic. From the heart of India and the streets of New York City...

Based: USA

Ranga Pae

A World Fusion Blend of Japanese, East Indian, & Indonesian instruments with jazz and pop music.

Based: USA

Exsentrix

Amalgamation of two worlds: a new era of Bhangra Pop.

Based: Vancouver, Canada

Badmarsh and Shri

It's not Asian Underground, just quality dance music made by two innovative producers from different backgrounds.

Based: London.

Related links: http://www.outcaste.com/ , DJ Badmarsh, Shri (1), Shri (2)

Krishna - The Fusion Band

Combination of all the three styles of music known in India ie. Hindustani, Carnatic and Western
music.

Based: Bangalore, India

Sandhya Sanjana

Sandhya Sanjana is a female Indian vocalist who integrates Indian classical vocals with jazz and world music.

Based: Amsterdam/London

Time Travil Homepage: Music = Love

Indobeat ensemble, fusing the musical styles of Indian Classical, Jazz/Funk, Qawwali, Afro-Cuban/Brazillian, and Techno/Trance.

Hindustani Jazz Improvisation.

Based: NY/Boston/Kolkata

IndoFunk

Indofunk blends Indian classical and hip-hop music with straight-up American funk and dance beats to create a new take on funky music.

Based: NY, USA

Bikram Singh

Bhangra Pop/Fusion.

Based: NY, USA

Vani - Raga Rock

Raga Rock is a genre of music which is a mixture of Indian and American influences. This description may sound like the usual round of fusion, but it is not. Most of what is called fusion today is heavily influenced by modern jazz. Although we are not maligning modern jazz, it does tend to be obscure and inaccessible. The resulting fusion is often even more difficult to relate to.
Raga Rock is a very accessible genre which traces its roots back to the 1960s. Artists such as the "Beatles" and the "Incredible String Band" all produced some fine raga rock. A classic example is Norwegian Wood by the "Beatles".

Based: Houston, Texas.

Bluefield Arts

Inspired by the music of the Middle East, Ireland, India and Pakistan.

Tapan Group

Mainly Classical music but also involved in Fusion.

Based: Spain

Nadaka

Contemporary Indian and World Music; an indigenised guitar.

Based: Auroville, India

The Brown Indian Band

Indian classical/jazz Fusion.

Based: Mumbai

Another site http://www.hullocheck.com/

Jazzy Joe

Jazzy Joe is the toast of the jazz scene in Mumbai and one of the most popular jazz musicians in India today.

Based: Mumbai.

Bombay Black

began as a totally different kind of band, called The Screaming Santas, a hard melodic 'eighties'-style rock band that played Christmas music

Based: Italy??

Angel AV

Angel Audio Video is a music publishing company that strives to capture the essence of Goa and bring it to the audience.

Based: Goa, India.

Oriental Blues

Indo-Jazz Fusion.

US: Manojit Paul and Paromita Paul

manojit@yahoo.com

503-533-0977(Porland -Oregon)

India: Tarun Majumder

tarun@orientalblues.com

tarunx@vsnl.com

Ph-913331020501

Oriental Express

Latin, Latin Jazz band. The music ranges from original compositions to Latin and Jazz standards, contemporary jazz to jazz rock.

Saw them at Zero G (the Resto-bar) on a Sunday Night. Fantastic band.

Monojit Datta- monojit_datta@123india.com Phone: 2174289

Mainak Nagchowdhury- maniac_bassist_2000@yahoo.com

Sumit Bhattacharya- allbluesnjazz@yahoo.com Phone: 3377317

Monojit Datta
74/1 A.J.C Bose Road
Calcutta- 700 016

Garaj Mahal

Four world-class musicians, each with their own flair for improvisation and spiritual passion

Leeway's Home Grown Music Network
PO Box 340
Mebane NC 27302

Telephone:

919 563 4923
919 563 2319 fax

info@garajmahal.net

Oliver Rajamani

The music portrays the migration of the Roma (Gypsies) from their homeland in India into the Middle East into Europe beginning from the year 1000. Rajamani also keeps alive a vanishing folk music art form rarely heard outside of its region in Southern India and also extremely ancient namely, "Naiyandi".

Based: Austin, Texas

KingOfPearls@OliverRajamani.com

John Wubbenhorst / Facing East

Bansuri (Flute) master (Flautist) John Wubbenhorst. Master of both the Bansuri (bamboo flute) and Western flute.

Has recorded with Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia.

Two albums: "Facing East" and "Bansuri Dreams".

Based: USA.

3017 James Street
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: (301) 346-0789

facingeastmusic@yahoo.com

Prasanna

Testimonial by Anantha Narayan, a fan:
He plays Carnatic music on an unmodified guitar, and its just excellent. He plays traditional Carnatic songs, jazz and fusion on guitar. His music is also available on Music India Online.
Latin, Latin Jazz band. The music ranges from original compositions to Latin and Jazz standards, contemporary jazz to jazz rock.

Based: Boston, USA/ Chennai, India

Email : prasannafeedback@yahoo.com, tsaharaprod@pi.be

Shiva Sound System

DOUBLE D P (DumDum Project)!

DumDum Project

NEW YORK
LMGI
200 Bowery
4th Floor Suite E
New York, NY 10013
http://www.laskargroup.com/

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Kushal Khan
phone: 347.672.8002
kushal.khan@laskargroup.com

PUBLIC RELATIONS
Mike Davis
mike.davis@laskargroup.com
UK CONTACT
Buzz-erk Music
Niraj Chag
info@buzz-erk.com

ASIA CONTACT
Cavone Management
Sean Dinsmore
cavone@dumdumproject.com

The Unseen Guest

Wedding traditional Indian instruments with Western song-writing and guitar, and covering it with rich vocal harmonies, they apply this basic idea to songs that come from every end of the spectrum - sounding sometimes like a mix of American folk blues and Carnatic music, sometimes like a Parisian taking on Nick Drake, at others like Buena Vista by way of Mumbai.

Based: Ireland.

The Unseen Guest
Declan Murray
15 Glenwood,
Bray,
Co. Wicklow, Ireland.

Email : unseenguest@jma.ie

Jazz Goa

formed by a group of musicians and music lovers to promote jazz in and out of Goa.

Armando Gonsalves
Gonsalves Mansion,
Behind Campal Hotel,
Panjim, Goa - 403001
INDIA.

Mob.: 9822487818
E-mail: jazzgoa@yahoo.com (old email ID: armandogoa AT Yahoo co in)

Orange Street

Their music can broadly be classified as Electronic Rock Fusion, Orange Street meld rock guitars, drums and an electronica bedrock with a variety of ethnic Indian percussion (dholak, dhupli etc.) and Indian classical vocals.

Anirban Chakraborty
K-1/75 First Floor
Chittaranjan Park
New Delhi 110019
INDIA

Telephone: +91-9811651024
E-mail: upload@orangestreet.net

BabuKishan (aka Krishnendu Das)

Babu is a music designer, singer, and author renowned in India for his work in both the recording and film industries. He plays a variety of music combining new age, and world fusion, with traditional folk music in authentic Bengali Baul style..

Babukishan's photogallery ay Webshots

Based: West Bengal (Kolkata?)

E-mail: babukishan@yahoo.com

Mathew Joseph

Composer, lyricist, singer and guitarist, Mathew Joseph is from the coastal state of Kerala in the south west of India. A practicing physician for nearly twenty years, with a keen interest in Complimentary and Alternative Medicine, he now lives and works in Bermuda with his wife Sophie and sons Mathew and Mammen.

Mathew's recent re-union with multi-instrumentalist Oliver Rajamani and reggae virtuoso David Estes have resulted in a delightful celebration of sound and a refreshing journey of the spirit.

His album Firefly (at CDbaby).

Based: Bermuda.

E-mail: mathewjosepht@logic.bm

Wynne Paris

Worldbeat musician and producer.

Indian music and kirtan performer

Based: ?

E-mail: WynneParis@aol.com

Manjari

Based: Melbourne, Australia

Sri Lankan born Manjari's eclectic sound is inspired by her eastern heritage and from her upbringing in South Africa where she was exposed to gospel and tribal music.

Asian Dub Foundation

Asian Dub Foundation are 21st century MIDI warriors.

Started off in 1993 at London based organisation Community Music.

Debut album 'Facts and Fictions' (Nation Records) came out in 1995.

Sonik Gurus

Sonik Gurus exist at the meeting point of ancient, contemporary and futuristic music. With their MULTI - TONE UK Urban club sound they fuse Asian, Black and White styles like no other band creating their own distinctive sound. Their music has its roots in the clubs of London, the streets of Asia and the dancehalls of Jamaica. Sonik Gurus bring live Leftfield Fusion to the dancefloor, cutting up Eastern Classical styles and Folk beats with every genre from Ragga, Dub, Funk to Hip Hop, Breakbeat, Drum 'n Bass… and much more.

Sonik Gurus are London-based producers Ash Chandola and Ranvir Verma

Nominated at BRAMA 2005 - The British Asian Music Awards

AFJO: Asian Jazz Festival Organization

Also look at Jazz Festival

Office Mirah Hati C5/55 Permata Hijau, Jakarta 12210,Indonesia
info@ajfo.com



Indian Rock Bands

Ocean Blues

Alternate Site

Cutting an album in 3rd quarter of 2005.

I am Ocean Blues' Outstation band manager. Contact me for any gigs.

Music: Hindrock (Hindi Rock / IndiRock).

"Formed by Nairrit Das on 2nd July 2000. The formation of this band was indeed a difficult task for Nairrit as he had to fight many odds to found OCEAN BLUES. However the name of this band was SENTINELS previously which has a very amusing story behind it. I.E when we went for our first show, we were prepared on all sense but what we forgot was to give a name to our band. When being asked about our band's name we glared at each other as none of us knew what to say. At that time Avik Majumdar our base singer shouted we are the SENTINELS. When we went off stage we asked him from where he had got the name. He told us he saw a SENTINELS security car passing by. We carried on with this name for two years where we performed five times it was on 27th September 2003 our band became THE OCEAN BLUES given by our school teacher Mrs. Tapati Singhi (Info-Center Head, Birla Vidya Niketan). Our last performances were at Durgotsab G.K.II and Nabapalli Puja Samity which was a major hit with a mass audience of 4,000 people enjoying it. We felt very proud to be the Sailors of the OCEAN BLUES. We have with us Mr. Uday Mukherjee, who is a very highly qualified doctor commonly known as 'Ranga' in the band is the Rock Music Advisor for OCEAN BLUES.'

Band:

1) Nairrit Das

2) Ritwick Das
3) Ronojoy Sircar

Based: Delhi

Contact: oceanbluesgroup2000@yahoo.co.in

Gigpad.com - Join the Bandwagon!

With up-to-date info on gigs, the most comprehensive site on Indian Rock scene!

Unwind Center

Unwind Center a non-profit organization, today has become a National Icon in the field of Music.

Birthplace of India’s Mega Music melting pot - JRO (July Rock Out), the Unwind Awards, the Unwind School of Music, Live 1o1, and the ‘Underground’.

Chateau De 'ampa
110, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai,

Chennai-600029, India
Telephone
91-44 -55274472; 91-44 -55274352; 91-44 -55484352; 91-44 -55379572
info@unwindcenter.com

# 280, 10th Cross, Wilson Garden

Bangalore -27

Ph: 55336309, mobile: 9886626962

Parkirama

Since 8 years and over 200 live commercial concerts.

Their song "but it rained" has been selected for the "Official ICC Cricket World Cup" Music Album.

Saw them perform at IIMB culfest on Jan 19, 2003, and Feb 1, 2004.

Based: New Delhi

Indian Ocean

The band does not want to brand their music. And their listeners and music critics agree that a new sound has evolved, one that combines basic Indian rhythms and classical folk structures with jazz, rock, reggae. (Was scheduled to watch them perform at 6am at Vasantahabba 2004, but I had to leave just before their performance as the girls with me had the night (?) curfew).

Based: New Delhi

The Offical Indus Creed Home Page

Euphoria - The Official Band Site

The need to name genres of music probably got them the classification HINDROCK. They happened to become a premium HINDROCK band.

Saw them perform at IIMB culfest, 2002.

Based: New Delhi

Home Page of Cusp

Formed in November 1996 in Bombay India with the intention of making original music derived from varied influences.

:::: Moksha's Official Site ::::

Formed in a coffee shop in November, 1995, Moksha was the only Asian band to be featured on an Iron Maiden tribute album, which was released by a UK based recording company called Energie Records.

:::: Moksha's Older Site? ::::

Welcome to the Antaragni Web

Evolving a unique blend of Indian Classical, Folk and Western styles of music, in a short span of 2 odd years ‘Antaragni’, a 3-member band, has carved a niche for itself in the Bangalore-Mysore music scene.

Saw them at Vasantahabba 2002.

Thermal and a Quarter (TAAQ)

Formed in 1996. Origin of name: four musicians drunk on mirth coined Thermal And A Quarter after the ethnicity of the band members - three Mals (Malayalees) and one Nor-Mal.

One full-blooded concept album, Jupiter Café

BRUCE LEE MANI (Guitars, Vocals), RAJEEV RAJAGOPAL (Drums, Percussion), RZHUDE (Bass, Vocals), RAJESH MEHAR (Vocals, Guitar Tech), UMESH PN (Sound, Bass Tech), GURUDARSHAN SOMAYAJI (Drum Tech, PR), LEO DAVID (Security, Transport), BIJOY VENUGOPAL (Website, Online Communications) and PG SANTOSH (Financial and Strategic Alliances)

Based: Bangalore.

Contact:

Thermal And A Quarter

#323, 7th B Main, IV Block Koramangala,

Bangalore 34.

Ph: 98453 84297, 98440 64488

E-mail: taaq@lycos.com , taaq@mailcity.com

Oliver Sean

World Music that rocks! The Oliver Sean Band fuses Rock with Indian Tablas & Dance Music.

Album: Darna Chod Do

Oliver Sean : Lead Vocals, All Guitars
Prakash Naik : Tablas, Classical Flute
Franco Fernandes : Keyboards, Samplers
Lloyd Godinho : DJ, Rapping, Scatting, Flute

Based: Goa/London

email: oliver@oliversean.com

Krosswindz

..the fusion, the meeting, the head-on collision of the Sirocco with the Loo, the mistral with the typhoon and the tempest and the gentle sea breeze and all its sensual overtones permeating through....

Another Krosswindz site

Some of their mp3

Based: Kolkata.

Goldspot

They have blended Brit-rock with American rock to come up with music approximately in between Jeff Buckley and U2. The group has crafted dulcet melodies into a fevered soundscape that fuses lush arrangements characteristic of the Brit-rock movement with the sense of urgency found in contemporary American rock..

Based: USA.

Eclipse

Started by Clarence High School Students

Based: Bangalore

Clockwork Orange

A group of four. Female lead vocals.

Started: 2001

Based: Bangalore

Vikshepa

Started by engineering buddies

Based: South India

The Music Magazine -- India's first and finest music e-zine

JAM FESTIVALS

Less focused than Gigpad.com. Seems to focus on teeny boppers.

Hypnos Reviews

Reviews of albums, demos, singles, or any sort of release and live shows. Also, interviews and columns.

Run by Toto, out of Bangalore

Zebediah Plush

Blending various musical influences, Zebediah Plush’s style varies from song to song, voyaging between classic rock and psychedelia with the ease of a progressive rock band.

Arfaaz on drums and vocals, Anand on guitars and vocals, Avijit Michael on keyboards, Anindita on bass, Hari on vocals and Guru, band manager.

zebediahplush@hotmail.com
Arfaaz: 98454 34793
Hari : 98861 67256

Drumming World

Info on Indian Rock Bands & General Rock/Drumming Scenario in India. Info on individual Drummers.

Site run out ofPune.

Contact:

randhir@expressionsindia.com
9422015363, 9890254185

Sister site: IndianRockBands

Prayag Chimes

IndiRock.

MP3 at Soundclick

Contact:pgohain@yahoo.com

Based: Mumbai

Aurko

IndiRock to Bengali folk to Bhangra.

Based: Bangalore

NO -9 100 ft. Ring Road, 4th Cross,3rd Phase, Banashankari III Stage, Bangalore - 560085 India

91 80 2679 1643, 91 98860 49507, 91 98450 15600

email : info@aurko.com, aurko2002@hotmail.com

Aurko_fanclub Yahoo! Group

Chandrabindoo

A pioneering Bangla/Bengali Folk Rock band.

Based: Kolkata

AE-35 Salt Lake City, Kolkata, WB 700064, India

91 80 2679 1643, 91 98860 49507, 91 98450 15600

email : upal@chandrabindoo.com , anindya@chandrabindoo.com , dron@chandrabindoo.com , query-info@chandrabindoo.com , sumi@chandrabindoo.com

Strange Brew

From Indian, Classical to Pop to Rock to Fusion to Jazz come together what could the concoction be called but "STRANGE BREW".

Released album: Just Brewed.

Based: Pune

email : strangebrew_rediffmail.com

Sthir

Sthir is a Desi Rock band based in San Jose, CA, USA
Guitars - Rupinder
Keyboards - Sanjiv

Based: San Jose, USA

email : sthir@sthir.org

Them Clones

Desi Rock band.

Based: Delhi

Sledge

Sledge emerged from the fires and evoked the soul of rock from its grave and restored it to its glory. The journey began in June 1998 when a head banging group of five decided it was time to resurrect rock from the grave, to begin the ritual they started jamming in a haunted house (an old government school)

8-3-978/5, Srinagar Colony,
Hyderabad-500073,
A.P, ( INDIA )

Phone: 9849144400(Anjani), 9246581724 (Suman ), 9849221850 ( Karna )
E-Mail: sledgeindia@yahoo.com

Pralay

Pralay is the first ever Indian rock band to be considered for a Grammy Nominee in the world music category, for their debut Urban Reality.

Based: Mumbai

feedback@pralay.net, contact@pralay.net

Cassini's Division

Cassini’s Division got together in the summer of 2001 to make their own brand of modern rock music.

FD 243 Sector III
Salt Lake City
Calcutta 700091
Tel: +91 33 2321 8604
Mobile: +0 98305 83435
Mobile: +0 98310 34773
Tel: +91 33 2442 2835

email: omega@cassinisdivision.com

HFT: High Fucking Time

The brand of Music is exploratory and of "The Moment". Drawing from various genres of music,the band tries to create an easy conversation among the three instruments that ranges from the lyrical to the chaotic taking you through a pretty wide range of dynamics.

HFT
c/o Prospect Inc.
Plot no.3
Kehar Singh Estate,
Said-ul-ajaib,
New Delhi-110030
India
phone number: +91 (0)11-51671030/51671031
e mail: isheeta@prospectinc.net

Vinapra

Take the pride of being the only Hindi-Rock band on the south side.

Based: Bangalore

Vinapra's first Hindi rock album should be released in a couple of months. One of their songs has been selected for a compilation album for the "Tsunami releif" with artists like Ustad Zakhir Hussain, Shankar Mahadeven etc.

Natraj: 98860-40063, natraj AT vinapra.com

Fstars

Are an Asian-Indian Band: Punjabi, Malayali & Mixed (German-Indian).

Sing in English primarily and are akin to any Modern Rock band on the airwaves or bandwidth.

Use only the basics of Rock & Roll: Guitar, Bass, Drums.

Based: ?

band@fstars.com, stmusic@hotmail.com

Total Mukti

"Total Mukti is a concept and band by Shankar and Saikat. We work with musicians located at different places in the world and record our music by jamming and recording over the internet."
Sing in English primarily and are akin to any Modern Rock band on the airwaves or bandwidth.

Based: Bangalore

contact@totalmukti.com , or call at +91-9880536801


Indian Classical Music/Dance

Welcome to Carnatic.com

A site by S. Sowmya & K. N. Shashikiran (Concept & Content) & Ramanathan N. Iyer (Editor)

S. Sowmya & K. N. Shashikiran are pioneering young musicians who authored the world's first encyclopedic CD-ROM on Carnatic music titled Nadanubhava

Carnatica The Best of Carnatic Music and Related Subjects

A portal for South Indian Classical music (Carnatic Music)

Carnatic Sangeetham

Carnatic Music

Started in 1998 as the brainchild of Sowmya and Shashikiran, the pioneering young musicians who authored the world's first encyclopedic CD-ROM on Carnatic music titled Nadanubhava, Carnatica is now a global organization involved in various activities aimed at promoting and propagating Carnatic music worldwide. The Carnatica group is comprised of:

Run by : S. Sowmya & K. N. Shashikiran Editor: Ramanathan N. Iyer

Sangeet Natak Akademi

The National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama

SRUTI-India Carnatic Music,india dance & music magazine

India's leading music & dance magazine.

Narthaki

Your Gateway to All Indian Classical Dances!!

Sangeet Bhuvan

Dedicated to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay - the Legendary Singer

A Good source for Bengali (and Hindi) songs.

Shruthilaya-Carnatic Music, A Divine Art Form

Kala Vasudevan
5155 Harbury Lane
Suwanee, GA 30024
Phone:6787146851
Email :info@shruthilaya.us

STEM Dance Theatre

Headed by Madhu Nataraj Heri (Director) and Brinda S Jacob (Associate Director).

Madhu Nataraj - Heri (director),
STEM Dance Theatre
No. 37, 17th Cross, Malleswaram,
Bangalore 560 055, India
Ph: 0091-80-3348645, 3360869, Fax: 0091-80-3360869
Email: madhunheri@yahoo.com / stemdt@yahoo.com

Ranga Shankara

An auditorium meant for Indian classical performances.

Bangalore based initiative from Arundhati Nag.

Rajika Puri

Flamenco Natyam, a blend of Flamenco with Bharata Natyam

Pandit Brij Bhushan Goswami

Grandson of "Pt Amol Chand Goswami", a well known haveli singer of temple tradition, Barsana.Dagar Vani.

Based: New Delhi

Dr.Chandrakant Sardeshmukh

Recognized as "a sheer prodigy" at the age of eight by Pandit Ravi Shankar, he was immediately accepted as a student by the Sitar maestro.

Based: Pune, India?

Visalakshi Nityanand On Line

Son of Trivandrum.Sri.R.S.Mani, the Carnatic Music Guru.

Sahil Jagtiani

A management graduate, Sahil's associated with the Art Of Living all over India and recently released his debut album 'Avataran'

Based: Bangalore

Kohinoor Langa Group

Music from the Rajasthan Desert Nomads.

Welcome to the site of Odissi Dance

A site dedicated to propagation, awareness and information about Odissi Dance, an Indian classical dance form from the state of Orissa.

Welcome to SifyCarnaticMusic.Com - The destination for music lovers on the Net

A site dedicated to Carnatic Music by Sify, an Indian ISP

Aditi Mangaldas : Kathak dance exponent: empanelled artiste of the ICCR

She is regarded as one of the leading dancers in both the traditional and contemporary idiom and has performed in major cities of the world. She is the artistic director and principal dancer of the Drishtik Dance Foundation.

I saw her perform at Vasantahabba 2002 and I could only say this to her: "I never believed that one can give an art-form such an appeal before I saw you perform. I totally loved your performance and have become a fan for life."

Based: New Delhi.

National Institute of Kathak Dance

Kathak Kendra (National Institute of Kathak Dance, constituent unit of the Sangeet Natak Akademi)

Bahawalpur House, Bhagwan Das Road, ND 110 001.

Ph: 2338-8681 , 23385065

Some details on Kathak courses offered here at rediff and at education4india.

Chandra and David's Indian Dance Links

A husband-and-wife team who are involved in Indian Music.

Based: Houston, Texas.

Kalyan Pathak

Versatile Drummer & Percussionist of Global Scope

A composer, musician, drummer and percussionist reflecting a journey through multi-cultural life experiences in his music and vision.

kalyan@kalyanpathak.com , sales@kalyanpathak.com
1677 Scott Street, Glendale Heights, IL, 60139, USA
Phone in USA: 630-221-1296 or Cell 630-667-6479

Shankara Foundation

A project by renowned classical dancer Ms Rashmi Gopi Hegde. Fantastic ambience, regular classical performances by renowned, upcoming classical dancers, fusion groups etc. And a lovely circular restaurant decorated with fantastic lanterns to complement the wonderful experience.

Located: Kanakpura road, Bangalore.

Another project by Ms Rashmi Gopi Hegde is called Rudraksha, this too located on Kanakpura road.

Guruskool Music - A Bangalore based organization dedicated to the promotion of classical music.

World Fusion Band Esperanto: Saw them perform and met them at Shankara Foundation, May 2003. Details at my blog.

Sunday Jam - Freedomjam.net

Freedom Jam is a space for musicians and other creative artistes to reach their audience. Organisors regularly set up the show and invite artistes to perform. The audience comes in for free and artists perform for free.- Freedom Jam, no bread. Freedom Jam is biased towards original material. All styles of music from classical to contemporary are welcome.

Freedom Jam in Bangalore is on the 14th of august every year . The Sunday Jams are on the first Sunday of every month. This has happened regularly since august 1996 when India started celebrating its 50th year of freedom.

Freedom jam started in Pondy since 2003 and is around October 30th when the union territory got 'de facto' freedom from French rule

Freedom jam debuted in Goa on 18th/19th dec 2004 - again the date when the Portugese rule ended.

CONTACT: freedomjams@yahoo.com

Suswaralaya College of Music

offers Carnatic music education in percussion, vocal and other instruments. The college lays special emphasis on graduating music students to the fine nuances of stage performance.

KALALAYA An Institution of Fine Arts and school

Kala Iyer, residing in the San Francisco Bay Area for the past 30 years, is the Founder/ Director of KALALAYA, an Institution of Fine Arts and school in Fremont , California , dedicated to teaching Carnatic Vocal lessons at all levels.

Kalalaya
512 Revival Terrace
Fremont , CA 94536 , USA
Telephone: (510) 796-5252
Facsimile: (510) 794-4937
E-mail: kalaiyer1@yahoo.com

Fireflies Ashram

Fireflies is an inclusive secular Ashram open to all spiritual traditions concerned with personal growth, social engagement and environmental action.

Indian Classical Arts Home Page: N.S.Sundar

Sirish Kumar

Percussionist (Tabla)

Born in Tanzania and brought up in Uganda, SIRISHKUMAR was taught music by his late father, Pandit Bhagwanji Bharadwaj (ragi), who in turn learnt from the great singer Pandit Omkarnath and Master Vasant Harmonium player.

43 Ruskin Gardens
Kenton, Harrow
Middlesex, HA3 9PY
M : 07956 392 548
T : 020 8621 1323
E : tabla@sirishkumar.com

Ninaad Records, a music publishing house.

Padmanabha Bapu N.

Sector - 26 , Plot - 316.
Near Ganesh Talab.
Pradhikaran Nigdi.
Pune - 411 044.
Maharashtra . INDIA.
Call on : - + 91 98901 35226. - + 91 20 27 65 10 19.

V . R . Kulkarni Compound.
Fort Harihar - 577 601.
Karnataka . INDIA.
Call on : - + 91 98458 88672. : - + 91 8192 24 44 13
E - mail : eeee8@rediffmail.com , ooofff@rediffmail.com

Diptesh Bhattacharya

Young Sarod player from Kolkata.

19/2, D.N. Chatterjee St.
Belghoria, Calcutta - 700 056
West Bengal,India
Phone: +91-33-25533896, Email: babsarode@rediffmail.com, Fax: +91-33-28450418 (attn. Babua, 9 am - 1 pm & 5 pm - 10 pm)

Mandolin Raghavendra

Carnatical Instrumental Musician (Mandolin).

He has lived in USA and performed at many parts of Globe.

Apart from being a gifted musician, he is also an IT professional and till today he has worked in some of the Top IT companies like Satyam Computers, Wipro Infotech, Infosys Technologies and Hughes.

raganidhi@mandolinraghavendra.com , mandolinraghavendra@yahoo.com

Jitendra Gore

The Young Maestro of Samvadini plays Indian Classical music on Harmonium!