Exclusive tour video of the Indian debut of Simon Thacker's Svara-Kanti at the Hindu newspaper's Friday Review November Fest in Kochi and Coimbatore, supported by Creative Scotland. Featuring guitar virtuoso Simon Thacker, fantastic young singer Japjit kaur, Polish cellist Justyna Jablonska and tabla master Sarvar Sabri, the performances also included the world premiere of Simon's latest collaboration, with Raju das Baul, mesmerising singer and khamak player from the mystical Bengali folk tradition. For more on these performances, including photos, reviews and more footage, see http://www.simonthacker.com/svarakanti-in-india.html
Simon, Svara-Kanti, Raju and special guests are currently working on the follow up album to the quartet's phenomenally acclaimed debut, Rakshasa. A Svara-Kanti trio of Simon, Raju and Sarvar will soon be appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. www.simonthacker.com
Video by Ruth Barrie, Waltzer Films
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