Vandana

About the Artist
Rajasree Mukherjee: A trained vocalist in Indian classical and traditional music, she has lived in East Africa for the past 15 years. Gifted with a melodious voice she has proved to be a very popular performer and her several concerts in Kenya, Tanzania, India, USA & Canada have all drawn full houses. In addition to being a popular performer she is one of the most reputed trainers in Indian music in East Africa. Her Ma Sharda Institute has trained many young singers and several went on to become leading performers in USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Kenya, Tanzania & India.

Shromona Mukherjee: Grew up in Nairobi, Kenya and is presently, a final year graduation student majoring in Psychology at Frostburg State University, Maryland, USA. She topped the Sangeet Visharad graduation exams in Indian Music in 2001 - 02 held in India. She has performed in numerous concerts in Kenya, Tanzania, USA & India.

The Ma Sharda Youth Choir: Rajasree Mukherjee developed and trained this band of young performers which won numerous awards at Kenya National Music Festivals and has given several performances all over Kenya, Tanzania and India where they were invited to perform at the Indo-Kenya-Bangladesh cultural festival.

Product Description
The path of spirituality is increasingly becoming popular in today’s hectic world of chaos and mayhem. The eternal truth thus shines forth in the luminosity of the Almighty. Questions to which the answers seemed unknown, now find their solutions in the sanctity of the Divine consciousness.

This album emphasizes and celebrates the value of Divine grace, thus brimming with devotion and absolute surrender to the Lord. Piety need not take any physical form, nor do any set of rituals govern the acquisition of spiritual knowledge. These songs simply bring forth the various forms through which one can express their devotion. One can choose to travel on the righteous path, opt for giving up their worldly possessions, or simply appreciate the very existence of their life.

Each traveler takes a different path, but the destination remains the same. The songs in this album are by no means limited to those in favor of religiosity. This collection is an effort to bind all those who seek peace, a sense of direction, and meaning in life.

Vandana,Rajasree Mukherjee and Shromona Mukherjee,Shubhayan Entertainment,International,Miscellaneous

Average customer rating: Let's Celebrate Ravi! Good Overview Ravi Shankar's Career captivating good mix of stuff, but NOT AT ALL for Hindustani purists This record shows that Ravi Shankar is a genius!

In Celebration Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000002SM5 Release Date: 1996-02-20

Tracks:

1. Charu Keshi
2. Bhatiyer
3. Adarini
4. Marwa
5. Dhun Kafi

Tracks:

1. V 71/2
2. Jait
3. Sandhya Raga
4. Ghanashym
5. Tilak Shyam

Tracks:

1. Sitar And Violin Duet
2. 2nd Movement Sitar Concerto No.1
3. 3rd Movement Sitar Concerto No. 1
4. Morning Love
5. Indo - Japan Finale
6. Enchanted Dawn
7. 4th Movement Raga Mala (Sitar Concerto No. 2)

Tracks:

1. Vandana
2. Hey Nath
3. Pather Panchali
4. Supaney Mein Aye
5. West Eats Meat
6. Oh Bhagawan
7. Friar Park
8. Tana Mana
9. I Am Missing You
10. Ta Na Tom
11. Fire Night
12. Sanwarey, Sanwarey
13. Dispute And Violence
14. Shanti Mantra

Customer Reviews:

Let's Celebrate Ravi!.......2007-06-14

In the history of recorded music, few "artists"- if any- have brought the world such a wide variety of material over such a long period of time as Ravi Shankar. He has been with us now, as it were, for over eighty years, and during his 75th year on earth, around 1995/96, this item, a set entitled "Ravi: In Celebration", was released to the public. The purpose was to "show the different aspects of Ravi's music" in the words of the late George Harrison, ex-Beatle, Ravi friend and fan, and among the compilers of the set. I aquired the set sometime later (I came to this man's music a bit later than 1996) and am now here to review it. So... In a word: WOW! Firstly, I don't know of many western artists who have even been honored with a boxed set like this, IF they make it to 75, which seems to be a big if these days. Secondly, what a wide array of wonderful material this set presents us with. The catagories are split for ways (in accordance with the number of discs) as follows: Disc 1- Classical Sitar, Disc 2- Orchestral and Ensembles, Disc 3- East-West collaborations, and Disc 4- Vocal and Experimental. Currently discs 1 and 4 are my favorites, but I will give an overview of each, as briefly as possible. Disc 1: This is probably the CD that will sound most like the Ravi Shankar you've heard before, especially if you've bought any other Shankar CDs. It consists of 5, ragas (that is, traditional India pieces; I don't really know any technical info here), each of lengthy duration, for the westerner anyhow. Each is enjoyable in its own uinque way: the first two have an exhilerating, playful atmosphere about them (especially the first, Charu Keshi), while the third is an interesting, if simple, piece composed by Ravi by his daughter, who plays sitar on it, the remainder is fairly enjoyable, great ragas really, although for those unprepared, track four is an evening raga, and is VERY slow for the most part, it is still enjoyable if, and only if, you really take the time to sit down and listen. 5/5 for disc 1. Disc 2: I know I've already said that disc 1 will be most like the Ravi you've heard, but if, on the other hand Arpan is all you've heard before coming to this compilation, these tracks will sound more familiar. All the orchestral tracks, the first two for me especially, are enjoyable and fiarly vibrant and varient, sonically. Overall highlights here include: V 7 1/2, and a track played entirley by an ensemble of Ravi and his sitar students. A solid 4.5/5 for this disc, not the strongest around. Disc Three: Here we beging the spectacular East-West collaborations. Starting off with a violin/sitar duet, and carrying through several movements of Ravi's various Sitar Concertos, an even stopping for an incredible live track, Indo-Japan Finale, this disc never seems to let up. These are just awe-enspiring collaborations. Highlights include: Sitar and Violin Duet, the second and third movements from Ravi's Sitar Concerto number one, as well as the afformentioned Indo-Japan Finale. Also of note is a beatiful track called Morning Love, in which Ravi duets with a classical flutist. 5/5
Disc 4: OK. First off, I've read some reviews here, claiming that this disc often sounds "dated and contrived". Well, I'm here to tell you that its neither. This disc is a favorite of mine, and unless you fall into the catagory of "Hindustani Purist", or easly see things as dated or the like, there is no reason not to open your mind to this disc. For starters, Friar Park is an absolutley GORGEOUS track recorded at George Harrison's mansion; behold how autoharp, sitar, and marimba mix, soncially. Then I suggest a huge favorite of mine, the funky West East Meat (what a title!) In it Ravi, and a few other Indian musicians basically jam with jazz bassist and the result is fun, and oftne weird (lookout for Ravi's utterances of random fraises in Bengali.) Fire Night is brilliant piece sure to win over jazz lovers, and Dispute and Violence, another hug favorite, starts off with unaccompanied vocals but quickly evolves into catch piece with with a brilliant hook. Tracks like Tana Mana are relaxing, in an almost hypnotic way, while the vocal offering, I am Missing You, sung in English by Ravi's sister-in-law, Lakshmi, is gorgeous in different sort of way than the other tracks: lyrically it emulates emotion and innocence and, despite arguable over-prodcution, still comes across as something fresh and different. In short, the open-minded will appreciate it most.Other material on this disc, such as the vocal offerings many of which have beautiful lyrical interpretations, will grow on you. 5/5 for disc 4, easily.
Finally, the sound qaulity is very good (except for a track or two where Gramaphone Company of India, Ltd, seems to have preserved material poorly), the mixes, and instruments crystal clear (you can really hear those tablas), and there is a booklet sewn into the package, so you won't be loosing it easily. The booklet offers a biography of Ravi, photos, and info on all the tracks, including Ravi's own notes, from which I draw much of the information for this review, and more. Also, lookout for George Harrison's brief introduction, which I quoted during this review. Overall, a wonderful music, wonderful sound, wonderful booklet= wonderful package. 5/5- A+. Let's celebrate Ravi!

Good Overview Ravi Shankar's Career.......2001-08-10

This box set is a good overview of Ravi Shankar's career. The classical Cd is especially good. Perhaps the set should have been at least 6 cd's with the additional discs being pure classical since R.S does constantly insists he is a purely classical musician.

I find parts of the East-West and Vocal and Experimentation disc to be dated and contrived ,not too interesting after a few listenings and as a result I rarely play these discs.

Listening to this set will enhance your appreciation for Indian classical music and for Pandit Ravi Shankar.

The accompanying booklet is quite nice , although I would suggest R. Shankars book Raga-Mala. I also think that the current remastered Angel CD 's are a good value. For those looking for good overview of Hindustani music check out the Raga Guide: Survey 74 Hindustani Ragas .

captivating.......1999-08-05

It's true, the quality of the music varies greatly from disc to disc and sometimes from track to track, but that's a concomitant of the fun, part of the exploring. My favorite piece is the Yehudi Menuhin collaboration. (Mr. Menuhin reveals in his autobiography he never learned to improvise, but you couldn't tell it by this: he plays with conviction and spontaneity.) The "classical" disc is consistently good; the movements for sitar and orchestra are fascinating; the pop song "I Am Missing You" is amusing. The set is attractively packaged and includes a lengthy biography of Ravi Shankar with historically significant photographs.

Also recommended (for sitar players too): PENTATONIC SCALES FOR THE JAZZ-ROCK KEYBOARDIST by Jeff Burns.

good mix of stuff, but NOT AT ALL for Hindustani purists.......1999-05-28

Initially this set was the jewel of my Hindustani collection, but overtime, some of the experimental music gets tiresome (especially disc 4) The classical sitar CD is excellent and shows Pandit Shankar in his prime with the masterful accompaniment of tabla player, Ustad Alla Rakha. The ensemble disc is really nice too, getting to experiment with the likes of south Indian players like violinist Dr. L. Subramaniam. The east/west disc is exhilarating at first, but the more familiar one becomes with the music, the sillier some of these collaborations seem. OFten what happens with the east meets west things is that one of the musicians leads with the other following/immitating (often blindly and lost). I do want to emphasize though, that the easterner is not always the leader or the one with superior understanding of how to collaborate. Anyway, this set serves well to introduce people to north Indian classical music, but some of it is too fabricated to stand the test of time. For pure sitar playing, I would suggest Nikhil Banerjee's "raga S.KHamaj/Manomanjari" double disc on the Raga label.

This record shows that Ravi Shankar is a genius!.......1999-02-25

All the records that I heard of Ravi Shankar's performances are masterpieces. Thanks to Ravi Shankar, I learned that good music does not mean only Western music.

Average customer rating: Garland of Ragas

Vandana - Dr. Chitti Babu Manufacturer: Padmini Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0007M7QMQ

Product Description

Contents: Alapana-Kharahara Priya, Thanam-RagaMalika, ~ atakuranji, Valaji, Kalyani, Naga Gandhari

Customer Reviews:

Garland of Ragas.......2006-10-01

Raga - Alapana of 'Kharahara Priya'
Thanam in Raga - Malika (Garland of Ragas)
* Kharahara Priya
* Raga - Natakuranji
* Valaji
* Kalyani
* Naga Gandhari

All ragas played with six or more veenas

Accompanied by:
Keyboard: C Sundar
Veenas: Dr. Saraswathi Vishwanathan
Mrs. Sarawathi Sriranganathan
Sowmya
Sudhamani
Aravamuthan
Mridangams: K. Veerabhadra Rao
Palghat Suresh
Ghatam: K. Narayan Swamy
Morsing: P. S. Ramanujam

Average customer rating:

Vandana Rajasree Mukherjee , and Shromona Mukherjee Manufacturer: Shubhayan Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000AQKUUE Release Date: 2005-08-02

Tracks:

1. Gurur Brahma / Tumhi Ho Mata
2. Ma Sharda Tu Daan De
3. Aye Malik Tere Bande
4. Om Tatsat
5. Ab Saunp Diya
6. Darshan Do Ghanshyam
7. Payojee Maine
8. Musalman Bole

Product Description

The path of spirituality is increasingly becoming popular in today’s hectic world of chaos and mayhem. The eternal truth thus shines forth in the luminosity of the Almighty. Questions to which the answers seemed unknown, now find their solutions in the sanctity of the Divine consciousness. This album emphasizes and celebrates the value of Divine grace, thus brimming with devotion and absolute surrender to the Lord. Piety need not take any physical form, nor do any set of rituals govern the acquisition of spiritual knowledge. These songs simply bring forth the various forms through which one can express their devotion. One can choose to travel on the righteous path, opt for giving up their worldly possessions, or simply appreciate the very existence of their life. Each traveler takes a different path, but the destination remains the same. The songs in this album are by no means limited to those in favor of religiosity. This collection is an effort to bind all those who seek peace, a sense of direction, and meaning in life.

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Vandana - Dr. Chitti Babu - 6 Songs - Manufacturer: Padmini Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000SHKNMA

Product Description

Vandana - Dr. Chitti Babu - 6 Songs. Raga - alapana of "Kharahara Priya", Thanam In Raga - Malika (Garland of Ragas). SONGS ARE: 1. Kharahara Priya, 2. Raga - Natakuranji, 3. Valaji, 4. Kalyani, & 5. Naga Gandhari. All Ragas played with six or more Veenas. Performers: Chitti Babu, C. Sundar, C. Sundar, Saraswathi Sriranganathan, Sowmya & P.S. Ramanujam, Sudhamani, Aravamuthan, K. Veerabhadra Rao, Palghat Suresh, K. Narayan Swamy.

Average customer rating: A Promising new artiste

Vandana Mitali Banerjee Bhawmik Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Native American | North America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music North America | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000IYUM Release Date: 2000-03-27

Tracks:

1. Guru Vandana
2. Khayal Raga Anandi Kalyan
3. Hori Raga Kafi
4. Dadra
5. Bhajan

Customer Reviews:

A Promising new artiste.......1999-08-04

It was a pleasure to listen to this new Hindustani classical vocal artiste accompanied by the violin maestro Pandit V. G. Jog. Mitali's flawless rendition of Raga Anandi Kalyan deserves lots of praise and truely establishes her as a promising artiste. I was specially impressed by her semiclassical numbers. I highly recommend this CD to all listeners of Indian music.

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Sri Durga Chalisa vandana vajpayi Manufacturer: TIMES MUSIC ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000M73YEA

Product Description

1 sri durga chalisa 2 durga aarti 3 gangaji ki aarti 4 kaliji ki aarti

Average customer rating: Enjoyable CD Truly Vandana Start your day with this CD We are all the same Apt for school prayer!

Vandana Rajasree Mukherjee and Shromona Mukherjee Manufacturer: Shubhayan Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000AEVZX2 Release Date: 2005-08-01

Tracks:

1. Gurur Brahma / Tumhi Ho Mata
2. Ma Sharda Tu Daan De
3. Aye Malik Tere Bande
4. Om Tatsat
5. Ab Saunp Diya
6. Darshan Do Ghanshyam
7. Payojee Maine
8. Musalman Bole

Product Description

The path of spirituality is increasingly becoming popular in today’s hectic world of chaos and mayhem. The eternal truth thus shines forth in the luminosity of the Almighty. Questions to which the answers seemed unknown, now find their solutions in the sanctity of the Divine consciousness.

This album emphasizes and celebrates the value of Divine grace, thus brimming with devotion and absolute surrender to the Lord. Piety need not take any physical form, nor do any set of rituals govern the acquisition of spiritual knowledge. These songs simply bring forth the various forms through which one can express their devotion. One can choose to travel on the righteous path, opt for giving up their worldly possessions, or simply appreciate the very existence of their life.

Each traveler takes a different path, but the destination remains the same. The songs in this album are by no means limited to those in favor of religiosity. This collection is an effort to bind all those who seek peace, a sense of direction, and meaning in life.

Customer Reviews:

Enjoyable CD.......2005-08-10

This CD will be liked by all those who are fond of bhajans and devotional songs.The songs are really appealing. Wonderful music arrangement has enhanced the beauty of the songs.The singers have melodious voice.

Truly Vandana.......2005-08-10

This CD has a song 'Om Tatsat' which says Divine is present in all religion, I think this is the highlight of the CD and a song like this must be advertised and gain popularity as in today's world love for everyone , every sect and religion is the only way to create peace and harmony !
Vandana means ...'in praise of'.... and truly the CD has songs in praise of the Divine. Thank you Rajasree and Shromona and the choir for this CD !

Start your day with this CD.......2005-08-10

I liked all the songs. I feel this CD is ideal to start your day , as the music had some rejuvinating effect.My favourite songs are
'Musalman bole','Payojee meine' and 'Masharda,.

We are all the same.......2005-08-01

I specifically recommend "Om Asatoma" followed by "Om Tat Sat" to everybody, since the song highlights the unity amongst all religions. Also, the meaning of the Sanskrit Sloka "Om Asatoma" will help to drive away the darkness within our hearts.

Apt for school prayer!.......2005-08-01

I am a teacher in a school. I feel that any of the songs in this CD can be used as a school prayer because they are very inspiring. The children have sung very beautifully and the occasional voice of Rajasree and Shromona are very soothing.

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The Power of Love Vandana Bali Manufacturer: VBP ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000FTB4K6 Release Date: 2005-11-29

Tracks:

1. Power of Love
2. Love Changes Everything
3. Nearness of You
4. God Bless the Child
5. Almost Over You
6. Unexpected Song
7. Not While I'm Around

Average customer rating: Awesome CD, great voice Soothing and Reviving

With You Vandana Bali Manufacturer: Vandana Bali ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005M24Q Release Date: 2001-06-21

Tracks:

1. With You
2. Being Alive
3. When He Shines
4. Summertime
5. Someone to Watch Over Me
6. Meadowlark

Album Description

Vandana Bali's independent, debut CD release contains unique interpretations of jazz standards, popular and Broadway songs.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome CD, great voice.......2004-01-22

Vandana has a strong but soothing voice which will blow you away. This is a must buy.

Soothing and Reviving.......2001-08-16

If one wants to hear music that soothes the soul this album is the key. It sure is above the ordinary jazz music one comes across. Vandana's voice sure needs the applause. This is a MUST have great album.

World Music:

1. Vestige [CD-single] [Import]
2. Vision [Import]
3. Vistaar [Live]
4. Voce E Eu: Um Tributo Aos Bee Gees [Import]
5. Voz No Ouvido [Import]
6. Vuelvo Amor, Vuelvo Vida [Import]
7. 150 Sevillanas Para Bailar [Import]
8. 1978: Gli Dei Se Ne Vanno
9. 1993 J'appuie Sur La Gachette [Import]
10. A Arte De [Import]

World Music

world music

World Music

You've Got to Hear the Music [Import]

Bruch: Symphony No. 3; Suite on Russian Themes

Britten: Songs and Proverbs of William Blake / Vaughan Williams: Five Mystical Songs / McMillan

Moodiology

Channel 2: A Compilation of Output

Britney's Secret Diary (+ Bonus DVD) [Limited Edition] [Import]

Cool Caribbean Steel Drums

But Seriously

Bedside Manners Are Extra [Import]

Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2; Piano Sonata No. 1 [Original recording remastered]

Ciao! Best of Lush

Antologia de Musica Para Cine No. 1 [Import]

Con Puro Corazon

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 7 "Leningrad"

Blues for a Reason