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Artist description
A journey thru the ancient musical past,blended with the modern elements of electronic music.
Rasika is a diverse musical project that utilizes many forms and styles of music
from around the world,including Neo-Tribal,Ethereal,Medieval,Archaic,Early Music,
Atmospheric/Electronic and General World/Folk Music,and in doing so,create a unique experience
for the listener.
Their music can often be described as;Teutonic,trance-inducing
rhythms combining with hauntingly beautiful melodies that take the listener away
to otherworldly escapes.
Rasika is one of today's few musical acts that incorporate ancient musical
instruments(medieval lute,tanpura,sitar,doumbeks,hammer dulcimer,etc...)with modern
electrical musical instruments(synthesizers,samplers,sequencers,etc...). This
approach gives Rasika the advantage of being able to perform their wide-ranging
styles of music in virtually any live performance scenario,ranging from duo or trio
acoustic performances(Renaissance/Medieval Faires,outdoor concerts,private functions) to full band performances in modern nightclub venues.
Visually,Rasika's live performances are mystical,candle lit,incense filled oasis's
adorned by gypsy minstrels playing glittering instruments,hearkenig of distant lands and times.
For booking Rasika,more info,promo/press packs,technical riders,etc...contact:
Paul Hart@
Devilsthornapple@hotmail.com
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Music Style
Neo-Tribal,Ritualistic,Dark Ambient,Gypsy Jazz |
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Musical Influences
Too numerous and diverse to list here.... |
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Similar Artists
Loreena Mckennitt,Hossam Ramzy,Dead Can Dance |
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Artist History
Rasika originated from Paul and Laura's previous Black Industrial/Gothic project-Oracle of Entropy.
Frustrated by the commercialism and lack of diversity inherent in today's "underground" music scene,
they set out on a new and uncharted musical course,which in time became Rasika. |
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Group Members
Paul Hart(Sitar,Oud/Medieval Lute,Guitar,Synths,Samples,Sonic Textures,Tamboura,Drums and Percussion)
Laura Provo(Keyboards,Synths,Tabla,Drums and Percussion,Bass Guitar,Tarana,Tamboura)
Steve Powers(Drums and Percussion)
Sabrina Basquez(Hammered Dulcimer,Tanpura)
Guest performers:
Terry-Drums
Gwen-Flute
Joseph Douglas-Violin |
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Instruments
Sitar,medieval lute/oud,tanpura,hammered dulcimer,vocals,various doumbeks,tabla,gongs,chimes,bells,soprano recorder,acoustic guitar,ele.bass,synths,samplers,various effect processors. |
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Location
Greensboro, N.C. - USA |
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