Indian-Singaporean world music artist Arun Shenoy has achieved
something remarkable with his debut album, receiving a Grammy Award nomination
on his first try and being the first Singaporean musician to receive a Grammy
nomination.
Listening to the CD, it’s no surprise Shenoy has garnered this
accolade. The disc contains a festive mix of rhythms and sounds from around the
world, with the primary influence being flamenco of the rumba variety.
Starting with his guitar-based compositions, Shenoy has
assembled a globetrotting lineup of musicians to bring his musical ideas to
vibrant life, with electric and acoustic guitars, bass, keyboards and
synthesizers, violin, and drums and percussion.
The result is an engaging microcosm of world fusion that fans of
Ottmar Liebert and The Gypsy Kings will eat up.
--Raj
Manoharan
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