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Adding another inspired work to his discography, Chinmaya Dunster gathers the Celtic Ragas Band to present this follow-up to the much-acclaimed Celtic Ragas.  Karma Circles embodies a unique musical synthesis of East and West.  Born in Britain, Chinmaya has spent most of his adult life in India.  His Celtic Ragas Band is from Gujarat, Scotland, Germany, Morocco, Manipur....  Celtic and Indian motifs circle and dance, and an ancient landscape comes alive through 21st century sounds.  Sarod, tablas and bamboo flute fuse with electronics, bass, and drums.   "I love the unique blend of Irish and Indian style music of Celtic Ragas." - Paul McCartney

Chinmaya comments about Karma Circles: "In India a profound musical moment will be greeted by spontaneous outbursts of 'Wah!' from the listeners.  Wah! is wow, deep appreciation, being touched inside by music.  This CD is my 'Wah!' to the wonderful musicians who play on it.  I touch my earlobe to them. (In India when a great musician's name is mentioned, other musicians will touch their earlobes as a gesture of respect.)  Without them my music and my heart would be so much less." "There are few things which grow only in sharing.  Music grows in sharing.  If somebody is there, a sympathetic listener, then even just his presence helps you go deep into your effort... Then a subtle love affair happens.   The energy of the player and the energy of the listener meet and create a circle, and that circle is fulfilling."  - Osho, Beloved of My Heart

Musicians

chinmaya dunster : sarod, acoustic guitars,keyboards, swarmandel, percussion

adheesh : dholak

avinash : violin (The Circle Makers, Chance Finding)

bikkram singh (ARCHIVE) : bamboo flute (Wedding In Kotree, Manipuri Megh)

don lax : violin (Chance Finding, Kaunsi Kannada) and hurdy gurdy (The Circle Makers)

govi : oud (Wedding In Kotree)

jamie st. clair : picking and electric guitars (The Circle Makers, Chance Finding, The Hollow Hills, Kaunsi Kannada, A Meeting Place Of Friends)

manish vyas : tabla (Kaunsi Kannada) and harmonium (Wedding In Kotree)

nadama : piano (A Meeting Place Of Friends)

prem prabodh : fretless bass

ramadhan : santoor (Manipuri Megh)

sadhu bolland : accordion (The Circle Makers)

shastro : bamboo flute (The Hollow Hills)

tanmayo : penny whistle (Bhattiyali)

Review:

Karma Circles

Delightful Multi-Culti Soundscapes

Here's a delightful set of multi-culti soundscapes by a cross cultural pro in the know.  Creating his own path of Celtic Ragas, reflecting his backgrounds and passions, Dunster attracts important attention from people at the top of the musical food chain that know up from down. A tasty adult set that will go the distance for world beat fans looking for a new kick.  Hot stuff. - Chris Spector, Midwest Record Recap

Product SKU: NE-23132-KARMAC