Ustad Habib Khan music CDs.

Ustad Habib Khan music CDs. Most Asian-European dance fusion of the '90s has come from London's Asian Underground scene, and has drawn primarily on bhangra sources for its Asian content. DJ Cheb i Sabbah's project, on the other hand, is based on classical traditions, specifically the Hindustani music of northern India; perhaps not surprisingly, the music is accordingly less dancehall-oriented, though DJ Cheb (with the help of bassist Bill Laswell and drummer Kevin Carnes, among others) does indeed lay on the funky beats in most cases. But all of the compositions are based on traditional ragas, and the beats often come after prolonged and contemplative preludes, during which the raga is stated in its traditional vocal or traditional setting. On "Ganga Dev," for example, the singer starts off accompanied only by a drone, and is then joined by tabla and sitar after a couple of minutes, and only then do Laswell's bass and Carnes' drums come in to funk things up. Most tracks follow this pattern, and the overall effect is more soothing than booty-moving. If you want to party, pick up Maha Maya, the companion album to this one which features many of the same compositions in clubbier mixes. This one's for ...

Ustad Habib Khan CD discography. World fusion project features tabla master Swapan Chaudhuri, saxophonist George Brooks, jazz drummer Danny Gotlieb (original member of Pat Metheny Group), cello/bassist Hans Christian, Persian santur master Alan Kushan, scalloped fretboard guitarist Matt Personnel: Ustad Habib Khan (sitar); Matthew Montfort (guitar); ...

Ustad Habib Khan albums. Sitar master incorporates deeper Indian instrumentation in a world fusion environment on this live album. Ustad plays beautiful melodies, riding on the powerful rhythm patterns of two master Indian percussionists, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri on tabla & Pandi Personnel: Habib Khan (sitar); ...

Ustad Habib Khan discography. this is a collection of 5 romantic ragas performed by these world-renowned musicians playing only sitar & tabla, turning this into passionate, romantic & meditative music Recorded at Prime Time Productions, San Jose, California. Personnel: Habib Khan (sitar). Recording information: Prime Time ...

Ustad Habib Khan songs. This world fusion album shows its roots in the music of India with strong compositions by sitar player Ustad Habib Khan. He's joined by tabla master Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, Pandit Vikku Vinayakram on gatham, George Brooks on sax, Matthew Montfort ...