Varijashree Venugopal - Vari (2024) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

"VARI" is Varijashree Venugopal’s first original music album, produced by Grammy Award-winning artist Michael League, acclaimed for his work with Snarky Puppy. This album is an enriching exploration of the global soundscape, where Indian classical music meets a diverse array of musical traditions, all brought together by the rhythmic tapestry of Indian percussion. It is a sonic journey with a singular mission: to unite cultures through the universal language of music.

"VARI" in the language of Sanskrit, translates to ‘water’ - a symbol of life, fluidity, and grace. Water embodies purity, clarity, and transparency - qualities that inspire the harmonious interflow of diverse musical cultures within this album.

Each track on "VARI" invites listeners on a transcendent odyssey, merging boundaries and carrying India's rich musical heritage to far-flung corners of the world. This eagerly awaited album is a vibrant celebration of global diversity, skillfully weaving together sounds, melodies, and rhythms from across the planet. "VARI" serves as a timeless testament to the power of music to bridge cultures, embodying the spirit of world music and the beauty of shared artistic expression.

From the Artist:
This album is an ode to all the teachers who have shared a piece of their life with me; taught me how to experience, explore, expand, and express through the medium of music. Being a student of Carnatic Music for the past three decades has enabled me to find my voice.

“VARI” is a love story of all the musical threads from around the world that have come together to weave the fabric of my creative being.

It is an immense honour to have Michael League produce this album, an artist that I immensely admire and have the privilege of calling my dear friend, along with yet another gem of a friend and musician par excellence, Pramath Kiran, who has co-produced this album.

I thank my parents, gurus, and well wishers for continually sending me their best energies and blessings right from the moment I sang my first note.

Seeking for an eternal flow of sound,

Vari

Tracklist:
01 - Dream
02 - Ranjani
03 - Harivaa Jhari
04 - Summaniru
05 - Nee
06 - Liquid Light
07 - Jaathre
08 - Teardrop
09 - Search
10 - Kannada
11 - Chasing the Horizon
12 - Where It All Began


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