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Prasanna: Be The Change

by Phil DiPietro
February 21, 2004

Prasanna Be the Change 2004 For this, his second solo project, the astonishing Indian (and currently Bostonian) guitarist Prasanna assembles two world-class bands, going south for Flecktones Victor Wooten, saxman Jeff Coffin and drummer Derico Watson; and west (or for him, further east) for seminal fusion bassist Alphonso Johnson, drummer Ralph Humphrey ...

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Article: Interview

Prasanna's Carnatic Convergence Concept Produces Potent Panethnic Potion

by Phil DiPietro
October 6, 2003

The music of India has long crossed over into western pop, rock and jazz styles. Every few years, the press will note a 'resurgence' in this trend, which in fact, appears to have continued steadily since the days of George Harrison's fascination with Ravi Shankar. Jazz has incorporated Indian influences for many years as well, and ...

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Peaceful

By Prasanna

Label: Susila Music
Released: 2002
Track listing: 12 pieces total, for details seehttp://www.guitarprasanna.com

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Article: Album Review

Prasanna: Peaceful

Read "Peaceful" reviewed by John W. Patterson

by John W. Patterson
March 1, 2002

After listening to Prasanna's Peaceful CD, I must say it is well named as it was ultimately relaxing in its widely meandering stroll through a myriad of styles. Prasanna injects soul and passion with grace into each composition. This raga rock, raga jazz, and even introspective raga acoustic guitar that delivers.I was waiting for ...

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Peaceful

By Prasanna

Label: Unknown label
Released: 2001
Track listing: Raghunatha, Culture of Silence, Bach Minuet, Peaceful - Part I,Part II, Speak Up Sam, The Night Sky, Jagadanandakaraka, Wrinkle in Time, Nasika Blues, Theeratha vilayattu Pillai, Gaza, Cosmic Potato

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Prasanna: Peaceful

Read "Peaceful" reviewed by Phil DiPietro

by Phil DiPietro
December 1, 2001

Formulating an introduction for a musician of such complex origins and remarkable technique as Prasanna is challenging, but considering my target audience, may be succinctly summarized as follows. Whereas the known practitioners of the hybridizations of classical Indian music and jazz have previously journeyed East from West, Prasanna has journeyed West from East. Put another way, ...