Songs for the Sangha

Songs for the Sangha

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<b><i>Songs for the Sangha</b></i> is an exploration of fresh musical terrain for these beloved devotional musicians - a collection of ancient Indian texts, sung with effortless artistry by Deva Premal, coupled with Miten's sensual reggae grooves that pulse and weave beneath spiritually inspired anthems. <P>Add classical Indian bamboo flute, courtesy of renowned Nepalese bansuri maestro and vocalist Manose, the rock-solid foundation of producer Joby Baker's bass and drums, and UK keyboard wizard Spencer Cozens' jazz-inflected piano contributions, and this very rich, evocative new album. Surrounding themselves with three such fine and diverse musicians, Deva Premal & Miten have transformed their music into a musical magic carpet ride, played exquisitely by an elegant five-piece band. <P>Translated from Sanskrit, sangha means <i>spiritual family</i>. The golden thread that runs through this record is a sense of harmony, adventure and devotion. Qualities you'd definitely be grateful in any family or community, spiritual or otherwise.