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  • Members: 605
  • Category: Artists
  • Founded: May 16, 1999
  • Language: English
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Natraj seamlessly melds the classical music of India, traditional music from West Africa, and contemporary jazz to create its own unique and infectious style. Hard-driving African grooves and graceful Indian ragas meet in the band`s expansive jazz conception. Natraj captivates and excites audiences with its exotic textures, accessible melodies, and rhythmic energy.

Natraj has delighted listeners throughout the US, Canada, India, and West Africa since 1987. Appearances include India`s JazzYatra and Prayojana International Music Festival; Ghana`s PANAFEST; the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto; the Guelph Jazz Festival, Guelph, Canada; and The Boston Globe Jazz and Blues Festival.

Natraj features the raga-influenced soprano saxophone of Phil Scarff; the emotive inflections of ECM recording artist and violist Mat Maneri; the warm, nimble solidity of bassist Mike Rivard; the tabla and multipercussion mastery of Jerry Leake; and high-energy groove of drummer Bertram Lehmann.

"Natraj blends complex tempos and traditions with graceful, unforced virtuosity... a hypnotic, symbiotic tapestry. Fusion is rarely this deep and exotic yet accessible... discover a new world here." - The Boston Globe

"We heard the future of jazz... we heard the future of world music... a spellbinding tapestry... a jazz hybrid of celebration and reflection." - The Times of India

Natraj is available for concerts, festivals, clubs, weddings, functions, and educational workshops. Find out more and hear clips from Natraj's CDs at
http://www.natrajmusic.com

Find out more about Natraj's Indian classical music offerings at
http://www.philscarff.com

Contact us:
philscarff{at}natrajmusic.com

Purchase Natraj`s CDs:
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Natraj
http://www.windjam.com/artists/natraj

Digital downloads available at:
iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, Napster, eMusic, Amie Street, Spotify, Veriz

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final reminder: World-jazz group Natraj features Madhuvanti Bhide
World-jazz group Natraj features Madhuvanti Bhide in Framingham, MA Saturday, June 8, 2013 8:00PM Featuring special guest, Indian classical vocal virtuoso,
Posted - Fri Jun 7, 2013 7:47 pm
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final reminder: Natraj performs at Chianti Tuscan Restaurant, Beverl
Natraj performs at Chianti Tuscan Restaurant, Beverly, MA Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:30PM Enjoy pumpkin tortelloni and other delicious Italian fare while
Posted - Tue May 21, 2013 3:33 pm
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reminder: Natraj performs at Vedanta Society, Providence, RI
Natraj performs at Vedanta Society, Providence, RI Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:00PM Shankara, superimposition, and an East-West musical confluence! World-jazz
Posted - Fri May 17, 2013 3:26 pm
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World-jazz group Natraj features Madhuvanti Bhide in Framingham, MA Saturday, June 8, 2013 8:00PM Featuring special guest, Indian classical vocal virtuoso,
Posted - Thu May 16, 2013 6:41 pm
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Shankara, superimposition, and East-West musical confluence
Natraj performs at Vedanta Society, Providence, RI Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:00PM Shankara, superimposition, and an East-West musical confluence! World-jazz
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