"Sri Nama" By Bada Haridas/ CD review
Review By Steven J. Rosen (Satyaraja dasa)
Check out Bada Haridas' "Sri Nama." It just might be the next big thing in devotional music.
The first song, "He Govinda, He Gopala" is upbeat and funky and a wise choice for an opening track on this otherwise mellow album.
As the opening track builds, we hear female vocalists responding to the lead singer. Their voices are perfect, drawing listeners ever deeper into the kirtan, as Ekendra's deft drumming and Purusartha's rhythmic bass carry the mood from beginning to end. In fact, the musicianship throughout this CD -- flute, tabla, and assorted other instruments -- is superb, as is the standard harmonium and percussion.
with Karnamrita
Lalasamayi - Devotional Meditations, is the intense yearning of the pure soul for reunion with God. Ancient Sanskrit and Bengali songs are beautifully sung and arranged using a combination of classical and contemporary instruments.
