Spruce Ritual & Trikaya @ Mountain View Community Center for Music

Trikaya is a genre-defying musical trio that bridges the musical traditions of India and West Africa to create a sound that is both deeply rooted and strikingly contemporary. The trio brings together the deeply expressive tones of the Bansuri, the soulful, harp-like resonance of the Ngoni, and the dynamic, intricate rhythms of the Calabash. At the heart of Trikaya’s music lies a commitment to honoring the sacred lineages of each instrument while reimagining them in a modern context. Drawing from the melodic richness of Indian ragas and the intricate rhythm of West African grooves, their compositions move fluidly between meditative soundscapes, improvisational dialogues, and high-energy rhythmic interplay. The name Trikaya, a Sanskrit term meaning "three bodies," reflects the trio’s deep spiritual and musical synergy.

Band members:

Srishti Biyani Oswal – Bansuri

Greg Fletcher – Ngoni

Ben Isaacs – Calabash

On the second half of the program you'll experience Spruce Ritual, a musical exploration of two great traditions: eastern Hindustani music and western classical music. Through sublime melodies and intricate compositions, they take the listener on a heartfelt musical journey.

Led by composer, violinist, and vocalist Lucian Kano Balmer, Spruce Ritual released their debut album to great acclaim in February of 2023. "Spruce Ritual: The Way The Evening Speaks is a wonderfully original, musically masterful and evocative album. Lucian Kano Balmer has united skillful playing with soulful longing, and the results speak volumes." - Rebecca Cullen

Accompanying Lucian will be:

Charith Premawardhana (viola; founder of the cutting edge Classical Revolution)

Robin Reynolds (cello)

(sitar, leader of The Integration Ensemble)

(award-winning sarod player; premier pupil of Alok Lahiri)

(2 x Grammy-nominated bansuri player, vocalist, and leader of Trikaya)

(tabla; pupil of Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri and percussionist who plays across multiple genres)

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