Trilok Gurtu: Where East Meets West

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Percussionist Trilok Gurtu belongs to that elevated group of musicians who, along their careers, have not only acquired a uniqueness of sound, but have also contributed to the widening of the notion of contemporary music. By crossing genre boundaries, and by mingling styles and ethnic influences, Gurtu has created and performed within the generous sound space he today defines as world music. Throughout his career, Gurtu has played with some of the most remarkable jazz musicians in the world, enhancing their music with his stunning capacity of emulation and response. Between 1974 and 2011 he has appeared on more than 175 albums, either alongside other musicians or on projects of his own. Trilok Gurtu is known amongst his peers as the percussionist who can make the Indian instrument called tabla talk...

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