RAGA TO
JAZZ; TABLA POP TO BENGALI SOUL, BROTO ROY DECLARES A PLURALISTIC, DIVERSE VISION FOR GLOBAL UNITY IN THE 21st CENTURY
WE ARE ALL ONE; WE ARE ALL LINKED INEXTRICABLY - LIFE IS ABOUT BUILDING BRIDGES OVER RIVERS OF TIME.
" Presenting this music to western audiences can
be a difficult business. If I adjust the deep Indian tradition too much, it
flattens into pandering tourist fare; if I adjust too little, fidelity can get
in the way of communication. The people already know me and have been very kind to me, so
that's not the objective: it's to find true fusion music. The
creative process - the work - of successive approximations is what is most
important. Both Indian classical music and Minimalism project a strong rhythmic impulse
combined with a certain static quality; 2 and 4 note motifs played out over long periods of time.
One has to relax and see where it is going. The listeners have to enter a meditative state
and for Indians it's a form of spirituality. For me, making music is an honor and I want to create
with people I love and respect.
My goal is to transcend culture, race and
religion, for my mother."
REVIEWS "fusioneering" "..imposing pedigree.." "solo success" -
The Gazette Maryland - Oct 5, 2012 "The combination of flute and tabla is the aural equivalent of a
massage." - The Washington Post, Tom Sietsema
6/9/12 "Dhanobroto joueur de tabla partage ses connaissances
aprofondies du raga (gamme musicale du nord de l'Inde). Mélodies
traditionnelles persanes et indiennes. Concert mythique et magique." - EuroNews, July 2,
2011 "Representative of the best of Asian-Pacific American
traditions." "Enrich the range of artistic and cultural themes." - Smithsonian Institution, 2010
"The Titan of Tabla"; "This family band exemplifies an ancient
tradition of musical balladry and storytelling." Old Town
Crier, Alexandria, Virginia, May 2010 "In fact, every track is well arranged and the overall impact is
great."The Statesman (India), February 7,
'09 "Each song celebrates a unique emotion worth remembering for its
melodies as well as its lyrics." - Calcutta Mirror, India May 16 '08" "...languid and celestial."- Washington
City Paper, Washington, DC November 22 '07 "...the audience was entranced" - State
Magazine, Washington, DC October '06 "...complex, trancelike, peaceful"...."the most authentic
experience.."- Lowell Sun, Massachusetts USA 7/31/06
"Blues-Jazz-Raga fusion." - Daily News
Analysis (DNA), Bombay India '06 "..inspiring" - Radio Program "With Good Reason"
'06 "Awesome!" - CNN
'04 "...Master Musician" -
Times of India '02 "...acclaimed musician from India" "...spiritual
and visceral" - The Washington Post '04 "...exceptional contributions which enrich our nation and
the world" - The Smithsonian Institution '02, Washington, DC "...intricate rhythms" - The Folklore Society '04 "...will extend your listening horizons" -
Takoma Voice '03 "...warmth and drive" - Down Beat '01 "… ..it's trance-inducing, jazzy & intricate and
the energy level is surprisingly high. Fans of uncompromising fusion,
sophisticated percussion or fiery jazz guitar will not be
disappointed."All
About Jazz '01 "...virtuosity...unique mix" -
Classical Guitar Magazine, London '94 "...The complex rhythm seems to flow in and out of
improvisations that can have the swing and fire of Bird one moment or the
discipline of Ravi Shankar the next. Truly original." - District Curators '88 "...Imparting cultural and historical knowledge"
"...Talented" - The Library of Congress
'03
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