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Peacefulone

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About Me

Sitar: 1988 to present
Guruji: Pandit Krishna Mohan Bhatt - disciple of Ravi Shankar
Shehnai: 2000 to present
Ustadji: Ustad Fateh Ali Khan of Benares - he is the grand-nephew of the late Bismillah Khansaheb
Recordings:
2009 - Soundtrack for "Arranged" - Independent film
2008 - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Dub Band - Easy Star Records all reggae version of the classic LP! Due Spring 2009
2007 - PBS "Nova" series - Saved by the Sun"
2007 - Raag Sphidey" - Soundtrack for Gallery exhibit by Tim Dubisky. See calendar (9/6/07) for details. 2006 - "Tipping Point" by The Cringe (see friends below) on Sony Records. (sitar on 2 tracks)
2006 - Soundtrack for Japanese Anime short film.
2005 - "Live at Pompanuk" 2 CD set of Hindustani Classical & Dhuns
2000 - "Raag Jog" Classical late night Raaga

I have performed in: California; Florida; Texas; Rhode Island; New York; Ohio; Kentucky; Connecticut; Massachusetts & Pennsylvania.
I have the honor and pleasure of performing with:
Glen Burtnik (Styx & "Beatlemania")
Ken Butler (creator of home made instruments)..
Steve Holley (drummer for Wings - ya know, Paul McCartney's other band...?)
Nydia Mata (percussionist for Laura Nyro's band)
Larry Russell (Billy Joel's bassist)
Shawn Pelton (drummer for Sat. Night Live for 11 years)
Joe Pecorino (original "John" in Broadway production of Beatlemania")
John Cameron Mitchell (Author & star of "Hedwig & The Angry Inch"
Dan Weiss (great tabla player and jazz drumming hotshot)
John Merjave (guitarist for "Liverpool" and countless other bands)

My Blog

Indian Classical Music - suggested listening

A lot of people ask me about what they should listen to, if they're not familiar with Indian Classical music.  I've listed some of my all time favorites and will be adding to it from time to time...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Apr 2006 11:18:00 GMT