Soumik Datta and Bernhard Schimpelsberger: Circle of Sound
T710064731
Archive :: production:T710064731, concert:S01402509822, venue:V423
Production details
Circle of Sound is a powerful collaboration between Soumik Datta on the 19-stringed sarod and drummer Bernhard Schimpelsberger. The two are winners of the Songlines Top of the World Award. After their premiere at Alchemy 2011, they toured the world as ambassadors of the British Council, winning over audiences from Madrid to Sydney. Their musical vision ever growing, the band now returns to launch their second album, Anti-hero. An alchemic synthesis of Indian and contemporary music, the duet has now expanded to include orchestral strings, live electronics and award-winning special guests. Hailed as the 'vanguard of British Asian music' (BBC) their sound resonates with deep Indian ragas, urban beats, glockenspiels and a spirited rock attitude. Accompanied by a film, this event marks the launch of the new album and features special guests including Nitin Sawhney. Queen Elizabeth Hall
