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Trilok Gurtu: The Beat of Love

by Todd S. Jenkins
November 1, 2001

The many musics of India and Africa are complex, vibrant and life-affirming. The two regions’ musical styles are somewhat intertwined due to centuries of trade and travel, and Trilok Gurtu has created a magnificent document of that cultural crossover. Wally Badarou, the king of world dance beats, was the ideal choice to produce this project, uniting some hot stars from each area for this collection. Roop Kumar, Nandini Sirkar and other Indian virtuosos blend exceptionally well with the African passions ...