Ordinarily we don't stock releases of Asian music performed by an American and a European, but this is one of those exceptions -- in other words, it's exceptional. The duo is comprised of vocalist Kim Waters, whose haunting renditions might bring to mind Singh Kaur, and instrumentalist Hans Christian, a classically-trained cellist and one of the few Westerners to master difficult Indian instruments like the sarangi. They draw their source material from traditional Indian devotional songs in the Bengali and Sanskrit languages; they're not devotees of any lineage or guru, but share a genuine respect for and appreciation of the spirituality and traditions of India. Their reverent approach creates an ambience of mystical prayer and provides a sonic haven in a loud and chaotic world.

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