Water Down the Ganges

About the Artist
Sitar master Prem Joshua creates a musical synthesis extending beyond borders. Traveling between India and Europe for over twenty years, Prem Joshua has studied with some of India’s finest musicians, including sitar maestro Ustad Usman Khan. Joshua writes all of his compositions and arrangements, drawing deeply from the well of eastern traditions without losing the pulse of contemporary western music.

A versatile musician who also plays Indian flute and soprano sax, he is constantly developing and refining his distinctive sound, blending the sensuous instrumentation of ancient India with evocative melodies, modern electronica grooves and danceable ethnic rhythms. His creative musical blend has brought recognition from critics, music lovers and the press throughout the world. The Times of India dubbed him the "new guru of east-west fusion."

Accompanied by the versatile tabla and santoor player, Manish Vyas, Prem Joshua has toured around the world, giving highly acclaimed concerts in Malaysia, Japan, Israel, India, Europe and the USA. A native of Germany, he now lives in the beautiful Tuscan hills of Italy.

Manish Vyas learned to play tabla at the best address for this complicated percussion instrument: Ustad Alla Rakha (the late father of Zakir Hussain). Born in India to a family of musicians he performed for many years as a singer, percussionist and composer in traditional kirtan bands, gathering plenty of knowledge about traditional folk, bhajans and the energetic Qawwali music from the sufi tradition. He is an accomplished player of the santoor, an instrument from Kashmir with 86 strings, as well as keyboards and the Indian harmonium. Manish has integrated many different styles into his music as a result of playing with many international musicians. He has toured worldwide with Prem Joshua.

Product Description
The River Ganges plays an integral role in India’s everyday culture and spirituality. This watery ribbon feeds the land and cleanses the souls of millions on its winding journey from the Himalayas to the sea. Inspired by the legendary river’s mythic power, world travelers and long-time collaborators Prem Joshua and Manish Vyas, east-west alchemists of the highest order, invite you to take a trip down your "inner Ganges". Imbued with rich images of the East, Water Down the Ganges flows languidly from lush meditative ambience into rhythmic celebration of the great river of life.

Disciples of some of India’s most respected master musicians, Joshua and Manish present this masterfully crafted recording, a perfect balance between acoustic clarity and electronic boldness. Just as one never stands in the same river twice, Water Down the Ganges offers a refreshingly new experience with each listen.

Water Down the Ganges,Joshua Prem,Manish Vyas,White Swan,Masterfully played on sitar, tablas, bamboo flute, santoor and soprano sax, WATER DOWN THE GANGES moves from meditative stillness to rhythmic celebration of the great river of life.,New Age / Meditation,Pop,World Beat

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LOVE THIS CD

Great for yoga practice

Water Down the Ganges
Joshua Prem , and Manish Vyas
Manufacturer: White Swan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006JID7
Release Date: 2002-09-03

Tracks:

Water Down the Ganges
Habibi
Sawari
Trust
Ferryman's Tale
Moon Song
Ganga Pooja
Nisha

Album Description

The River Ganges plays an integral role in India's everyday culture and spirituality. This watery ribbon feeds the land and cleanses the souls of millions on its winding journey from the Himalayas to the sea. Inspired by the legendary river's mythic power, world travelers and long-time collaborators Prem Joshua and Manish Vyas, east-west alchemists of the highest order, invite you to take a trip down your "inner Ganges". Imbued with rich images of the East, Water Down the Ganges flows languidly from lush meditative ambience into rhythmic celebration of the great river of life.

Disciples of some of India's most respected master musicians, Joshua and Manish present this masterfully crafted recording, a perfect balance between acoustic clarity and electronic boldness. Just as one never stands in the same river twice, Water Down the Ganges offers a refreshingly new experience with each listen.

Album Description

2002 release from two extraordinary multi-instrumentalists features 8 tracks. White Swan.

Customer Reviews:

LOVE THIS CD.......2007-05-16

excellent work! this is a great loungey/mellow/trancey cd. it was given to me as a gift ~5 years ago and we still love it! highly recommend it, great fusion of indian & jazz.

Great for yoga practice.......2003-06-05

Namas te Prem and Manish!!

These two have created another great cd to practice yoga to. It has a modern upbeat that meshes great with vinyasa flow, then mellows to beautiful instrmental for seated poses and savasana.

It flows as a yogic journey like the title of the album implies.

I highly recommend this if you have a modern ear and a classical practice.

Om ah hum

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