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Jai Ganesha 2009

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"What a breath of fresh air. Just when music seems to be following a general protocol, Jai Ganesha appears and reminds us that music is in its essence unique and always uplifting. An inspirational album, Jai Ganesha has bolted the windows open for sacred creativity. Emam and these artists have confirmed once again while bringing cultures together to celebrate that Spirit has no borders." by Josh Massad

Music is a force which crosses all artificial political, cultural and racial boundaries, unifying us all as human beings. My interest has always been in bringing together different styles to create original, fresh and uplifting music. This album combines Indian classical and devotional music with Jazz, Eastern European and Middle Eastern music and was recorded in Delhi, Mumbai, Wrocław (Poland), Budapest (Hungary), San Francisco and Los Angeles. It features an outstanding cast of artists who through their talent bring the music to life. My deepest gratitude and thanks to all the musicians who made this project possible.

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1) Jai Ganesha (Emam) Begins with a peaceful Indian Classical style intro (alap) by cello, sarangi and sarod then it turns into a fast 7 beat song that combines Indian Classical music with Eastern European music. Mukesh Sharma sarod Asif Ali Khan sarangi Moses Sedler cello Taufiq Qureshi dumbak Emam dumbak, percussion Dave Lewis drums

2) Desert Moon (Emam) Geetika Varde lead vocals Mukesh Sharma sarod Moses Sedler cello Gari Hegedus oud Dave Lewis drums Emam ghatam, percussion Kai Eckhardt bass

3) Come to Poland - Polish Mix (Emam) Mukesh Sharma sarod Yashoda vocals Asif Ali Khan sarangi Dave Lewis drums Robert Szydło bass Emam tabla

4) Come to Poland Part 2 (Emam) Mukesh Sharma sarod Asif Ali Khan sarangi Indu Prakash vocals Robert Szydło bass Emam tabla Taufiq Qureshi cajon Dave Lewis drums

5) Kripa Karo (Emam) Geetika Varde lead vocals Mukesh Sharma sarod Yashoda vocals Asif Ali Khan sarangi Dave Lewis drums Robert Szydło bass Emam tabla

6) Step into Your Future - Part 1 (Emam) Part one of a two part futuristic piece showcasing the amazing violin of Zoltan Lantos and bansuri of Deepak Ram, over a rhythm provided by the bass of Kai Eckhardt, drums of Dave Lewis, tabla and percussion by Emam. Zoltán Lantos violin Deepak Ram bansuri Kai Eckhardt bass Artur Dutkiewicz keyboards Emam tabla, percussion Dave Lewis drums

7) Step into Your Future - Part 2 (Emam) Part two of a two part futuristic piece showcasing the amazing violin of Zoltan Lantos and bansuri of Deepak Ram, over a rhythm provided by the bass of Kai Eckhardt, drums of Dave Lewis, tabla and percussion by Emam. Zoltán Lantos violin Deepak Ram bansuri Kai Eckhardt bass Artur Dutkiewicz keyboards Emam tabla, percussion Dave Lewis drums

8) Carpe Diem (Emam) Deepak Ram bansuri Yashoda vocals Indu Prakash vocals Kai Eckhardt bass Taufiq Qureshi vocal recitation Dave Lewis drums Moses Sedler cello Emam tabla, percussion

9) Om Namah Shivay Alap (Emam) Mukesh Sharma sarod Indu Prakash vocals

10) Om Namah Shivay (Emam) Mukesh Sharma sarod Asif Ali Khan sarangi Yashoda vocals Indu Prakash lead vocals Emam dumbak Naushad Ahmed tabla Robert Szydło bass Dave Lewis drums

11) Come to Poland Part 1 - Bansuri Mix (Emam) A slow romantic World Fusion song combining Indian Classical music with Jazz & Rock. Written for my ex-wife who is from Poland. Mukesh Sharma sarod Deepak Ram bansuri Asif Ali Khan sarangi Indu Prakash vocals Robert Szydło bass Dave Lewis drums Emam tabla

12) Come to Poland Part 2 - Bansuri Mix (Emam) A faster version of the Part 1 of the song same name, combining Indian Classical music with Jazz & Rock. Written for my ex-wife who is from Poland. Mukesh Sharma sarod Deepak Ram bansuri Asif Ali Khan sarangi Indu Prakash vocals Emam tabla Robert Szydło bass Dave Lewis drums

13) Lucky 13 (Emam) A fusion of Indian Classical Music and a Jazz drums in an unusual rhythm cycle of 13 beats. Mukesh Sharma sarod Dave Lewis drums Emam tabla Chand Khan sitar

14) Whisper In My Ear (Emam) Mukesh Sharma sarod Gari Hegedus oud Indu Prakash vocals Kai Eckhardt bass Moses Sedler cello Taufiq Qureshi dumbak, vocal recitation Dave Lewis drums Emam tabla, percussion, harmonium

Dave's drum tracks recorded by Benjamin Tierney at Bomb Shelter Studios (LA, CA) Geetika's vocal tracks recorded by Taufiq Qureshi (Mumbai, India) Sarod, Sarangi and Sitar recorded at S. Kalyani Studios by Gandhiji (Delhi, India) All other tracks recorded by Emam (Poland, Hungry, USA) #14 & instrumental versions of #1, 2, 3, 11, 12 mixed by Benjamin Tierney & Emam at Bomb Shelter Studios (LA, CA - USA) all other tracks mixed by Emam

All compositions Copyright Emam Published by: Emam & Friends - BMI Cover painting by: Yashoda