Natraj at The New School Of Music

Natraj seamlessly melds the classical music of India, traditional music from West Africa, and contemporary jazz to create its own unique and infectious style. Hard-driving African grooves and graceful Indian ragas meet in the band’s expansive jazz conception. Natraj captivates and excites audiences with exotic textures, accessible melodies, and rhythmic energy.
Natraj’s five releases have garnered acclaim in the international press and airplay worldwide. Natraj’s latest album, Ragamala Paintings Alive!, takes listeners on a compelling contemporary journey that celebrates classic ragamala paintings from India...

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Natraj seamlessly melds the classical music of India, traditional music from West Africa, and contemporary jazz to create its own unique and infectious style. Hard-driving African grooves and graceful Indian ragas meet in the band’s expansive jazz conception. Natraj captivates and excites audiences with exotic textures, accessible melodies, and rhythmic energy.
Natraj’s five releases have garnered acclaim in the international press and airplay worldwide. Natraj’s latest album, Ragamala Paintings Alive!, takes listeners on a compelling contemporary journey that celebrates classic ragamala paintings from India. The stunning performance showcased in this release is wide ranging, deep, and accessible, while firmly rooted in the rich tapestry of Indian classical music.

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