Lokah’s “The Ivy Ceiling” Album Launch Party at Bruno Jamais’s Restaurant in Manhattan on August 6, 2008
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Hello darlings, welcome back to Cognac’s Corner Magazine.
Cognac chats with Sri Mixhael and Uma Nanda Saraswati at Bruno Jamais’s Restaurant – Video by Mauro Botero
I had the pleasure of interviewing both Sri Michael and Uma Nanda Saraswati about their latest Lokah’s debut release, The Ivy Ceiling merges the ancient Indian art of Kirtan with modern musical styles of the 21st century, fusing east and west in a melodic tapestry.
This high profile event was hosted by Bruno Jamais Restaurant in Manhattan. Socialites, Fashionistas, TV Realty Stars from Bravo’s “Real Housewives of New York City” Entertainment Industry Executives including Russell Simmons and Sting all came to enjoy the evening and show their support.
Cognac chats with Music Producer Russell Simmons, Bravo’s “Real Housewives of New York City” Publicist Gloria Kressler from Black Tie Magazine and Sting – Video by Mauro Botero
Sanskrit Mantras and highly textured beats coalesce in a cross-cultural expanse of sound. The Ivy Ceiling features the vocal gracings of Sting on the track, “Ma Durga” and a soulful spoken word introduction by Russell Simmons. Roderick and Anisa Romero of the Seattle based underground band, Sky Cries Mary, are featured on backing vocals.
Sri Michael and Uma Nanda Saraswati offer their deepest heartfelt gratitude to all of the artisits who selflessly contributed to the creation of The Ivy Ceiling.
Lokah’s influences include Sting, The Police, Russell Simmons, Sky Cries Mary, Shree Maa, Bhagavan Das, Dead Can Dance, Lisa Gerrard, Loreena Mckennitt, Arlo Guthrie, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan, The Beatles, George Harrison, Stevie Wonder, Jim Morrison, Bill Withers, Van Morrison, Hafiz, P-Funk, Madonna, James Brown, Jagit Singh, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, The Funky Meters, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Grateful Dead, Otis Redding, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, James Taylor, John Coltrane, Alice Coltrane, Johnny Cash, Maria Callas, Andrea Bocelli, Mike D., The Beastie Boys, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Marvin Gaye, Donovan, Nina Hagen, Rusted Root, Michael Franti, Sheryl Crow, R. Carlos Nakai, Seal, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, Alison Krauss,Timbaland, Juno Reactor, Fairuz, Oum Kalthoum.
to find more info about this wonderful musical group and their inspiration please visit http://www.myspace.com/lokahmusic.
Until my next celebrity profile darlings,
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Until my next celebrity event darlings,
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