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Hamsafar (Album) by Prem Joshua

Artist Biography For Prem Joshua

Multi-Instrumentalist And Composer Prem Joshua Is A Pioneer In The Field Of World Music Exploring And Creating A New Synthesis In Sound Which Takes Us Beyond The Borders Of Both East And West. Haunting Melodies On The Sitar Bamboo Flute And Soprano Sax Soar Over Driving Tabla Rhythms - Ancient Sanskrit And Sufi Poems Are Re-Awakened By Captivating Songs And Chants. And While Drawing Inspiration From These Deep Wells Of The Musical Traditions Of The East Joshua Has Never Lost Touch With The Pulse Of Contemporary Western Music. Over The Years He Has Continued To Refine His Awesome Talent For Fusion Mixing Meditative Classical Indian Ragas With Highly Energetic Compositions Modern Cutting-Edge Sounds And Grooves To Create A Music Both Distinctive And Unique. Artist's Official Site

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The Urdu Word 'Hamsafar' Is Often Used In North Indian Poetry And Means Fellow Traveler. This Album Is An Invitation To A Magic Carpet Ride Over The Borders Of East And West. On His Second Album Joshua Is Inspired By The Many Moods Of Day-To-Day Life In India And Creates A Finely Woven Musical Tapestry Of Scents Melodies Imagination And Rhythms. On This Musical Journey Experience And Smell The Fragrance Of The First Rains After A Long Draught In "Mango Rain" Share The Pain Of The Singer Who Yearns For A Far-Away Lover In "Darbari" Awaken Your Senses With The First Morning Birds In "Koregaon Morning" Dance To Abandon With The Sufis In The Qawwali Track "Saki" Or Stroll Down A Noisy Indian Bazaar Lane With "Bazaar Rumours"...