Chinmaya Dunster & Vidroha Jamie- Celtic Ragas
New Earth Records
What would happen if the Hindus heading west met the Celts heading east , according to this album, they would share ideas, instruments and have a gay old time. Chinmaya Dunster grew up inspired by the folk revival spearheaded by the Chieftans, Fairport Convention and Alain Stivel. Combining the best of Indian and Folk / Celtic sounds has always been on his list of things to do but as we all know everythings in the execution. According to Dunster the project just wouldn't come together until his chance meeting with Vidroha Jamie a disciple of interesting hybrids of country bluegrass Celtic. This is a melodic album featuring on of the most mesmerizing instruments known to man the Sarod (kind of like a guitar with an extra dose of good spirit) played by Dunster while Jamie rivels the best on guitar.This is the tonic for a stressless existance, Celtic Ragas is quiet, reassuring and an obvious addition to your World/New Age collection. --by John Beaudin