India Alba ‘Reels and Ragas’

India Alba 'Reels and Ragas'

India Alba fuses many genres of music, predominantly Indian Classical and Scottish Folk, and explores the similarities and differences between them. Starting with 'Reels and Ragas' they have developed, over the past few years, a sound which reflects the broad common ground between their traditions. Many raga gats (themes), particularly those from the borders of the Himalayas, have close relatives in the melodies of the Scottish highlands and islands, and for both of them the drone sounds of the bagpipes or the tampura play an important part in the music. India Alba are Sharat Srivastava, Violin; Ross Ainslie, Border Pipes, Whistles, Cittern; Nigel Richard Cittern; and Gyan Singh Tablas, Frame drum, Shakers.

Date: 04/08/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 127
Type: Music World