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A disciple of legendary Surbahar maestro, Mrs. Annapurna Devi, Sitar and Surbahar Artist, Jay Kishor (pronounced: "Jai Kee-Shore")approaches the meditative and mystical Art of Indian Classical Music more as a Poet than a Musician; treating the ancient Ragas with a lyricism, depth, thoughtfulness and grace. Though groomed in the traditional "master-disciple" training known in Indian Classical Music from reknown masters like Mrs. Annapurna Devi, Pandit Brij Bhushan Kabra, and Dr. Raj Bhan Singh Thakursaheb, Jay is constantly attempting to expand the definitions of "Raga" and "Sitar" through his collaborations with legendary guitarists, Stanley Jordan, and the late Michael Hedges. Jay Kishor is the also founder of "touchingGrace", a Sitar based World Music group that combines the ancient and spiritual qualities of Indian Classical Music with the structure of Western Classical, the improvisation and complex rhythm of Jazz, the raw emotion of the Blues, and the energy and verve of Rock. "The RajDhani Quartet" is an Indian Classical Fusion Ensemble, also created by Jay Kishor, that merges the diverse musics of North (Hindustani) and South (Carnatik) India, while incorporating Raga-based tonal harmonies and Western themes. Both The Hindu Observer and The Baltimore Sun state "Jay Kishor is a sitar and surbahar virtuoso...," while the City Paper adds "Jay Kishor's simple, stark, sitar Ragas speak to God," with The Times of India writing "Jay Kishor's Music is an enchanting experience." "Amber," Jay's second CD, is an exploration into the universe that is the rare night melody, Raga Malgunji. At times wistful and somber, at other times hopeful and joyous, "Amber" is the perfect vehicle in understanding and realizing the Hindu philosophy that "Music is Prayer." Check out the artist's website: http://www.JayKishor.com Track List: 1. Raga Malgunji - Alap 2. Raga Malgunji - Jor 3. Raga Malgunji - Vilambit Teentaal 4. Raga Malgunji - Drut Teentaal 5. Tabla Solo - Jhaptaal Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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