Anahita

Jenny Scheinman, Shweta Jhaveri | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 16, 2000)
• Original Release Date: May 16, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Allegro Distributed Lines
• ASIN: B00002434P
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #338,615 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful piece of work, June 8, 2000

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This review is from: Anahita (Audio CD)

This is a very successful fusion work by classical Indian vocalist Shweta Jhaveri. I have loved it from the first moment I heard it. Jhaveri is an amazing singer and although her art and technique can be even better appreciated in her classical recordings, she shines here. The compositions are beautifully crafted and executed. The violin accompaniment acts like a second voice, doubling that of Jhaveri's. It is Indian fusion music done with great taste. A must have!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breaking the grip of tradition, August 10, 2000

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Indranil Mookherjee (Studio City, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anahita (Audio CD)

Jhaveri is a north-Indian classical singer. She breaks away from the traditional milieu of her art form and ventures into Fateh Ali Khan territory. Electronic ragas!

This album was a beautiful fusion of interesting sounds and moods. She is incredibly talented. Hope she makes more music of this kind. For those of you who are purists, you might want to check out some of her releases under the Biswas label.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Music from the Heart, July 30, 2000

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Eclectic Amazonian (Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews

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There have been many attempts at merging Indian Classical music with Western music, but this CD stands out from the rest. It retains the soul of traditional Indian music, combined with a flavor of Western jazz improvisation, but it goes beyond to become something that is more than either Eastern or Western - it is a unique music from the heart.

The songs are often devotional in nature, and the love and passion is evident in Shweta Jhaveri's amazing and powerful voice. The violin echos and reinforces that voice, while the other musicians weave an subtle texture that complements, but never overwhelms the singer. Drummer Jim Kassis is especially brilliant, as he does not attempt to imitate the traditional Indian thekas that you might hear on tabla, but manages to provide equally intricate, uplifting, yet subtle rhythms which always contribute to the whole.

As stated in the liner notes, the ragas in this work range from meditative and longing through serene, vibrant, and haunting. I find the music is both relaxing and energizing at the same time - something that is all too rare.

I hope these talented musicains come together for another effort in the near future - in the meantime I will continue to wear out this CD! Highly recommended!