Vikram Hazra - Soul Sync : Live in HongKong 12
Rise in Love - Final Song of the Show
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Born in Bombay (Mumbai), Vikram Hazra is a physicist by training and a media producer by profession. He has been associated with the Art of Living Foundation since 1996, as an International Program Director across the Globe. Vikram has represented the Foundation at various International fora, including the Millenium World Peace Summit, and he has initiated the YLTP, a Rural Youth Development Program, that has spread to over 10's of thousands of villages across India, The program imparts training in Health, Hygiene, Primary Education, Chemical Free Farming, and Sustainable Development.
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Vikram continues to vibrate the world with his soothing Rhythms, like his latest 2015 Funk Da Soul
Vikram Hazra doesn't just play music -- he opens up a doorway for his audiences to touch their own soul. His concerts evoke strong reactions from diverse audiences across the globe -- some cry, some dance in ecstasy, some sing out loud with eyes closed, while some experience deep states of meditative bliss. A wave of positive energy floods the performance space and uplifts all those present.
Funk Da Soul is a unique and seamless meld of ancient Sanskrit chants and a jazz-rock sensibility. As Vikram says "I don't believe in 'remixes' and 'fusion' per se; the purity of the chants is maintained -- I have merely changed the frame around the picture "
Indeed, there is no re-packaging, no fancy titles given to the songs, and yet Indian devotional music has never before been presented like this. Vikram is widely acknowledged as being the first person to use the electric guitar in this genre; and with 11 audio/video albums to his credit and packed concerts in over 45 countries, he is one of the foremost exponents of devotional music in the world.
in 2016, He is accompanied by flautist Soumyajyoti Ghosh, one of the favourite disciples of the pre-eminent flute maestro Pt Ronu Majumdar, is one of the top recording and performing artistes in the country today. With a wide repertoire that ranges fm Hindustani classical to jazz, he juggles a busy international touring schedule with a deeply spiritual approach to music and life. A musical prodigy, he was an established professional keyboard player while still in his teens, and also plays the melodica, pennywhistle and dvoyanka, in addition to backing vocals and mouth percussion.
Funk Da Soul presents elements from cultures like Africa and South America, moving poetry fm Kabir, Meerabai, Khusrau and Guru Nanak, as well as folk compositions from remote corners of rural India, representing Vikram's personal journey of self-discovery through music.
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