Jai Uttal And The Pagan Love Orchestra

Jai Uttal Is An American Musician And Singer-Songwriter Born In New York City. Often Performing With His "Pagan Love Orchestra " Jai's Music Is Influenced By His R&B Roots Of The 1960s And 70's And By Traditional Indian Music Which He First Became Familiar With At Age 19. When He Was 19 Jai Moved To California To Become A Student Of Khansahib For Traditional Voice Training And To Learn The Sarod A 25-Stringed Indian Instrument. Later He Traveled To India Where He Was Deeply Inspired By The Bauls The Wandering Street Musicians Of Bengal. Jai Settled Among Them Communicating Only Through Music Which Ultimately Helped Establish His Unique Style. Jai Continues To Study Under Indian Music Legend Ali Akbar Khan. Jai's Music Is Often Used In The Practice Of Yoga read less