Irshad Khan at the ROM
New sounds resonated at the ROM last weekend, thanks to Irshad Khan and his talented ensemble. Fusion was its very best with the coming together of traditional Hindustani classical music and a new age, modern sound. This talented artist has played in over 30 countries and Toronto was fortunate to experience his exquisite artistry.
"Gypsy in red" set the tone for the night. This composition from Irshad Khan's album "Awakenings," featured the sitar accompanied by keyboards (Noman Siddiqui), tabla (Harpaal Singh) and guitar (Brian).
Following this melodic track was "Joy of Life" - another track from the "Awakenings" album. Bringing together the finer nuances of traditional music, in its modern avatar, this track embodied the very spirit of new age sounds.
To mark the end of a mersmerising performance, Irshad Khan presented his brand new composition "Call of the Dervish." This particular track is inspired by 13th century Sufi Sage, Jellaluddin Rumi. As the title suggests, the track was a mystical experience unto itself. It was also the first time a classical Hindustani musician played and sang a Sufi (Persian) poem in English.
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