Stevin McNamara has gained international acclaim for his Western interpretations of northern India's classical music. With Prana Groove, he presents his fifth solo album—available only via download. Prana Groove will entrance you with Stevin's signature acoustic stylings, flowing freely on a current of meditative percussion. "I created this music as an adventure into the realm of energy and movement," he explains. "I used the ancient musical form of raga coupled with pulse and drum patterns found in trance and other traditions, such as Sufi Dervish ecstatic dance. I offer it as a celebration of life, of our connection to the earth and all living beings."
A 60-minute journey in three movements, Prana Groove features nylon string guitar, dilruba (a cross between the sarangi, or Indian violin, and the sitar), and tanpura/tamboura (the traditional drone instrument of Indian music). Percussion includes dholak, tabla, djembe, frame drum, rik (tambourine), bells, shakers, cymbals, toms.
A great addition to your iPod's yoga or bodywork playlist!