World Traditions

Slavic

Slavic Sounds: This program features traditional melodies from Eastern Europe and contemporary creations. Fronted by Irina Mikhailova, a vocalist, composer, and multi instrumentalist from Kazakhstan whose musical style reflects the traditions of Russia, Balkans, Asia and Middle East. Video. >YTmusic (repertoire).

Latin

Indo Latin Grooves: Features compositions from Mariah Parker's debut release, Sangria, which blends the driving rhythmic syncopations of Latin jazz with the entrancing, asymmetrical meters of India. Includes musicians who have performed with Oregon, Sun Ra, and Herbie Hancock's Headhunters. Video. >YTmusic (repertoire).

Indian

Guitar-Sitar Jugalbandi: Jugalbandi is a classical North Indian musical duet, in this case with the unusual configuration of Pandit Habib Khan on sitar and Matthew Montfort on scalloped fretboard guitar. They have enthralled audiences in India, Lebanon, and the USA. Video. >YTmusic (repertoire).

Indian Guitar and Tabla Duet: An innovative and accessible take on Hindustani classical music and contemporary fusion, with expressive and energetic renderings of raga and tala. Video. >YTmusic (repertoire).

Asian

Asian Cultures: Showcases masters of traditional Asian music such as Bui Huu Nhut (Vietnamese monochord) and Zhao Hui (Chinese zither). Featured on the top selling Asian Fusion by Ancient Future, two Putumayo samplers, and the Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC. Video. >YTmusic (repertoire).

Asian Fusion: Same ensemble with a monster rhythm section. Video. >YTmusic (repertoire).

Planet Jammin'

Planet Jammin' Quintet: Five programs from one booking: Indian Jazz with Pandit Habib Khan (sitar), Trance Songs with Irina Mikhailova (vocals), Celtic Raga with Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar), Guitar-Sitar Jugalbandi with Khan and Montfort, and the full quintet. >YTmusic (repertoire).