Arabic dub is an age old sonic concept, whose sound echoes through time round sandstorm laden pyramids. Dubsahara practices this ancient form of Cameltronica in fine style.  His recent set at Sonica Festival was a masterful excursion through the ultraworlds, navigating symphonic sinewaves in etheric motion.  It was a study in fluid dynamics and inference patterns of fractal geometry skillfully fused with traditional arabic melodies.

Enjoy more sonic incense from the master of desert mashups:-
Isotantric by dubsahara

Khaleeji Dub (first build) by dubsahara

Camel Straw Syndrome by dubsahara

Human Shaped by dubsahara

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Ranajit Sengupta, arguably Kolkata’s finest Sarod player will be appearing with his fusion music project, Anouraag,  on 20th February for the Milapfest organised program in the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.  This fascinating project features Ranajit and Miguel Guldimann and his unique 8 Stringed guitar, adapted by him to feature resonant sympathetic strings similar to a Sitar or Sarod.

This event will take place in The Barbirolli Room at The Bridgewater Hall.

The Sarod is one of the most popular and prominent instruments in Hindustani (northern Indian) classical music, known for its deep, weighty and introspective sound. Ranajit Sengupta is a highly talented performer, composer and lecturer. At a young age, Ranajit has already captured a very respectable place in the hearts of Indian music lovers through his soulful solo performances.

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Here is is an excellent light hearted yet skillful video and music production from Sarod player Praashekh Borkar, a young talented musician from Pune who along with his younger brother Abhishek features amongst the finest Sarodists of the younger generation in India.  The effortless blend of contemporary drum and bass with his youthful playing style compliment each other perfectly.  Expect to hear a lot more from this talented young player.

www.shekharborkar.com

www.myspace.com/praashekhborkar

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Ashirvad will be previewing their new album at dates planned in Spain and London.

Association Cultural Furthur have invited us to spread the love vibrations at their magic multi-cultural festival just outside Madrid at the end of this month.  Their beautiful energy will guarantee a cosmic weekend.  3 Daze of magic gathering with Live Acts, Djs, Vjs, Swimming pool, Chai, Market, Restaurant,Camping Area, Beds & Showers, Circus, Theatre, Organic-art, Workshops,  Ambient Lectures and more…

Date :September 27th – 29th 2009

Venue : La Chopera, Madrid

At Inspiral Lounge, London,  Sangita Sounds present Ashirvad, a kaleidoscopic musical mandala of sonic nectar.  Join us for a celebration in sound fusing and innovating in the traditions of Bengali dub, ambient raga, indian folk, devotional & classical music and psychedelic electronica.

Date : October 9th 2009, 8pm – 1:30am

Venue : Inspiral Lounge, Camden, London, UK

Admission : free