The Beat of Love by Trilok Gurtu

30 Mar

Written by Lee Prosser
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THE BEAT OF LOVE is exciting to listen to, each song led to something else, and it was a fun-filled and entertaining listening voyage. Jazz listeners should find this one very much to their liking.

Trilok Gurtu is the instrumentalist, and this talented jazz artist brings a happy union of contemporary jazz and world music together with his performances on tabla, percussion, and programming. He is joined by various guest artists who perform on vocals, piano, keyboards, sitar, and other instruments.

Trilok Gurtu is one of India's most important jazz artists, and in this 11 selection collection he shares his jazz visions with the world. Selections include "Maya," "The Beat of Love," "Ola Bombay," "Ingoma," "Dance With My Lover," "Peace of the Five Elements," among other songs.

THE BEAT OF LOVE is an exciting original, a jazz and world music combination that works well and succeeds at all levels. A unique and enjoyable listening experience. Excellent.

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Trilok Gurtu
CD Title: The Beat of Love
Genre: World Music
Year Released: 2001
Record Label: Blue Thumb Records
Musicians: Trilok Gurtu, mutli-instrumentalist, composer, leader. Various guest artists including Wally Badarou on keyboards.
Label Website: http://www.bluethumb.com
Rating: Five Stars