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in the groove
Pure
Namgyal Lhamo
Silk Road Communications
Popular tracks: Chang Gana, Om Mah Hung
Tibet enters your soul when you reach the penultimate track. The depth of Namgyal Lhamo's voice results from her untiring journey through a sacred space. Lhamo is not off mark when she writes on the album sleeve: "Pure is my epicentre. It is at the very core of the echoes that vibrate from the roof of the world. A land that will forever remain an enigma. My Tibet." She conquers time to infuse past musical influences with contemporary interpretations, resulting in pure magic. Not an album for casual listeners. You need to have an open mind to appreciate Pure. Well versed in avant-garde classical/Tibetan singing and opera, she received lessons from renowned music teachers in post-war Tibet. Accompanied by the dranyen (Tibetan lute) and the gyumang (Tibetan celesta), this album is the offering of a person with a feeling heart. Silk Road Communications, known as a label for respected artistes, presents a gift that will surely touch your heart.
Nostalgia: Rabindrasangeet
Sudeshna Basu
Bhavna
Popular tracks: Ami Chini Go Chini
Though Sudeshna Basu is busy working at Morgan State University, she does not neglect her love ~ music ~ and this is evident in the collection. She tries to explore the influence of Western music in Tagore's compositions. During his stay in London, Tagore was exposed to different forms of Western music. On his return he composed Balmiki Pratibha. Kali Kali Bolo Re Aaj featured on this CD occurs in this opera. Basu presents tracks that make one nostalgic, and her attempt does not go to waste. Basu performs regularly during her vacations.
In Search of Mirage
DJ Mohit
Hitz Today
Popular tracks: Yeh Zameen Ga Rahi Hai
A refreshing collection of remixes that will instantly make the feet twitch. DJ Mohit interprets popular numbers in a way that's his, quite unlike most contemporary DJs. Not just loud beats, what we hear is a great music arrangement and a wonderful selection of samples. Right from Akhir Tumhein Aana Hai, DJ Mohit does not lack pace. Changing gears quickly and on time, he takes you through the eight tracks and makes them feel like one. A good buy for nightclub hoppers.
Gaanguli Mor
Suchitra Mitra
Saregama
Popular tracks: Purba Gaganbhage Dipto Hoilo Suprabhat
The content of the album can be judged even before unwrapping the CD ~ sheer melody. What new can be said about Suchitra Mitra's vocal abilities? Packed with feeling, every track is the outpouring of Mitra's years of dedication to Rabindrasangeet. She is one person whose albums will always be a crowd puller at music stores. The 18 gems she presents in the album are for a quiet evening.
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