Artist description Mohenjo-Daro plays music rooted in the traditions of India and the Middle East that is brought to a new time and place.

Music Style World Fusion

Musical Influences North Indian Classical Music, North African Trance, Middle Eastern Classical and Folk

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Artist History Mohenjo-Daro got it's start around 1995. The trio used to be the rhythm section of the popular midwest world band Europa. Upon the debut of our Tandem Records release, we have been busy touring the world and playing some gigs around home.

Group Members Zach Mechlem, Johnny Ruzsa, Jim Feist

Instruments Guitar, Tabla, Flute, Bandolin, Mandolin, Doumbek,

Albums Baksheesh

Press Reviews The Sunday Herald«...All three players use their instruments very imaginatively. Within this hybrid-style of theirs no two pieces are exactly alike. Yet all the cuts are meditative, full of repetition, soothingly voiced, and as calming as a still, fresh sunny, ocean-side day.» complete reviewThe Sunday HeraldHalifax, (Nova Scotia) Sunday August 20, 2000Stephen PedersenThe Telegram«...This recording is like a visceral travel guide, with Mohenjo Daro's music as your passport and personal jet all rolled into one. If instrumental music is your thing and you've a taste for some distinctly Eastern spice, Baksheesh is for you» complete reviewThe TelegramSt.John's, (Newfoundland) Friday September 22, 2000Mark Vaughan-JacksonVancouver Sun «...The sound of tablas and doumbek do not evoke images of Cincinnati, but that is home for the excellent world-music trio Mohenjo Daro...» Complete reviewVancouver SunVancouver (BC) January 18-24, 2001 Marke Andrews«...Exotic and hypnotic, textural and pure, Baksheesh is a rhythmic tour-de-force, laced with faithful yet creatively combined layers of traditional sounds.» complete reviewCity BeatCincinnati, Ohio March 1-March 7 2001Mike Bree

Additional Info New Album "Rajdhani Express" available in the fall

Location Cincinnati, Ohio - USA

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