In IF, his first instrumental album under the Sona Rupa label, Niladri Kumar surpassed himself in making music that was at once, contemporary and classical. A unique blend of the western contemporary and traditional Indian music that proved an instant hit with the young and old alike.
In CHILLOUT FOREVER, this young and exciting prodigy is again set to dazzle and mesmerise the music lover. The Sitar in Niladri Kumar's hands transcends one to the nether world with the sweetest and most sensuous of emotions. The subtle and intuitive use of the electronics lends to a perfect synthesis of the sitar, the traditional flute, the sarangi, and the acoustic guitar, vocals and percussion instruments. The result is a sublime musical feast to savour forever!
Flautist Rakesh Chaurasia, Sarod maestro Pandit Tejendra Narayan Mazumdar, Sarangi virtuoso Sabir Khan, Guitarist Ankur Chatterjee, Pakhawaj player Madhav Pawar and vocalists Satyajit Talwalkar and Vijay Prakash together with Niladri Kumar make music to cherish.
NILADRI KUMAR: Son and Disciple of Sitar Maestro PANDIT KARTICK KUMAR, Niladri Kumar is undoubtedly one of the finest young Sitar Virtuoso today. Years of learning have resulted in a prodigious technique and deep understanding of diverse musical styles. His open mind has led to an extension of his musical horizon to incorporate imaginative experiments in world music styles that delight the young and the old.
