Yakshas - Classical Fusion - Instrumental [CD]

Naivedyam (Divine Offering) - Thyagaraja, Pareeksha (Test of the Spirit) - N. Ramakrishnan B. V. Balasai, Kreeda (Game of Joy) - B. V. Balasai, Atma Sukham (Soul Satisfaction) - B. V. Balasai, Viraha Vedam (Divine Longing) -B. Sivaramakrishna Rao, Laya Gaatram (Body Soul) - N. Ramakrishnan B. V. Balasai, Moksha (Salvation) - B. Sivaramakrishna Rao and Salapam (A musical Theme) - B. Sivaramakrishna Rao. ** YAKSHAS, In ancient times Yakshas and Yakshinis were the protectors of Saints and Saviours, giving them the support requires to fulfill their purpose! Flutist Balasai, Sitarist Sivaramakrishna, Violinist Kalpana Venkat Guitarist John Anthony, along with the percussionists Ganesh,Ramakrishnan and Prasanna form the YAKSHAS of today protecting the rights of their musical heritage! These astounding musicians have mastered their armory of instruments have now come together to create path breaking music rooted in the classical music Tradition of India. As musical warriors they share a combined experience of over a hundred years!