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Released by Milapfest: July 2017
UNDONE
TARANG
Tarang takes Indian music into a new direction in ‘Undone’ by stretching the boundaries of innovation. Made by a unique team of producers and musicians, this is an unprecedented album. Inspired by ideas from all around the world, and defined by a new contemporary identity, Tarang’s music is based on strong Indian classical roots. This is the story of a new beginning; new histories are written, old ones, undone.
Tracks 1) Continuum 2) Anandaloke 3) Take Tarang 4) Silk 5) Tamil Tango 6) Undone 7) La Vita 8) Kolkata Blues 9) Midnight Sun 10) This Moment 11) Yalali
Released by Milapfest: January 2017
KHYAL
Prabhat Rao
Khyal: Bhairav, Multani & Bhoopali
Live at the Royal College of Music, London
Prabhat Rao is an outstanding Hindustani Classical Vocalist of Britain, specialising in the Khayal style of singing. Based in London, he has had rigorous training under Guru Chandrima Misra of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, UK. With his mellifluous voice and a strong understanding of the intricacies of rendering a heart warming Khayal, he represents the best of the talented young musicians in Britain, exemplifying the “Great British Gharana”, the evolving British school of musicians. Milapfest is delighted and proud to produce and present this excellent debut album of Prabhat Rao, as part of its on-going work in supporting the development of young British musicians specialising in Indian classical music.
Artists Vocals – Prabhat Rao Tabla – Aniruddha Mukherjee Harmonium – Zaheer Abbas Khan Tanpura – Nandini Bhat Tanpura – Jan Gorjanc
Milapfest’s SAMYO & TARANG National Ensembles have a reputation for rich, innovative and adventurous music, rooted in the Indian Classical tradition. This exciting compilation features some of the best examples of their original productions, from both showcase performances and tours, as well as a series of previously unpublished tracks. ‘Great British Gharana’ (GBG) album has accompanying booklets showcasing the collective talents and stories of Indian Classical music-making in Britain in the 21st century, which is characterised by innovation in tradition, and the search for a new musical identity.
CD 2 1 Thillana Cubana 2 Devi Saraswathi 3 Bengal 4 Dwijawanthi 5 Behudari 6 Thillana in Raag Varamu 7 Sharadiya 8 Jaya Jaya Devi 9 The Boatman’s Song
Released by Milapfest: 30 May 2015
BEYOND ROOTS
Rekesh Chauhan
Beyond Roots represents the unique musical identity of Rekesh Chauhan, a British Indian pianist trained in Indian and Western classical music but forever exploring new sound emblems and inspirations to fuse into his music. This album, Rekesh’s first, represents his strong Indian musical identity whilst pushing the boundaries of the classical genre with the piano and the incredible beats of the tabla played by world renowned percussionist Kousic Sen.
Rekesh Chauhan is a versatile multi-instrumentalist with both Indian and Western classical training. Produced by Ian Percy, recorded by Milapfest in association with Liverpool Hope University, and featuring tabla maestro Kousic Sen, Beyond Roots is a breakthrough album, exploring new territories in contemporary Indian classical music on the Piano.
Artists: Rekesh Chauhan (Piano), Kousic Sen (Tabla)
1. Om Raag Bageshree – Alap 2. Maze Raag Bageshree – Vilambit Teentaal 3. Destination Raag Bageshree – Madhya lhay/Drut Teentaal 4. Beyond Roots Vaishnava Janato (Bhajan) 5. Daydream Raag Mishra Pilu (Alap) 6. Mumbai Black Cab Raag Mishra Pilu (Dadra) 7. Ode to Rama Payoji Maine (Bhajan) 8. Elements Based on Raag Bhairavi
Released by Milapfest: 2015
Music for the Mind & Soul
Milapfest is delighted to present a unique double CD that celebrates and commemorates the growing presence of Indian classical music in the west. Music for the Mind & Soul is a monthly Indian music concert series that has taken place in Liverpool for the past 25 years, featuring some of India’s brightest stars as well as maestros in the making. The atmosphere and ambience of the concerts in Liverpool is diffiult to replicate; so this album is a tribute to over 25 years of monthly concerts in Liverpool and a celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Milapfest. This specially curated double album brings together many of the performing stars that have featured in the national concert series which has also spread to Manchester, London and other cities of England.
CD 1 Sikkil Gurucharan, Anil Srinivasan & Murad Ali – Vocals, Piano, Sarangi Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh & Abhishek Raghuram – Veena, Vocal Dr Rajeeb Chakraborty – Sarod Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty – Vocal Kousic Sen – Tabla Shashank Subramaniam – Flute Pandit Pravin Godkhindi – Flute Gaurav Mazumdar – Sitar
Since there is no existing repertoire of Indian orchestra works, SAMYO, the National Youth Orchestra for Indian Music, constantly creates, reinvents and develops its music to help shape the Indian musical environment and respond to latest trends. In celebrating the 10th year anniversary of SAMYO, the orchestra looks back at how its music has evolved over the years, and looks forward to how it might embrace the future.
The album combines the best of North and South Indian Classical music and added influences from western and folk traditions, and demonstrates how some amazing contemporary composers are shaping this new genre.
Artistic Director: Alok Nayak Principal Conductor: Gaurav Mazumdar
