Om Rasa

With Om Rasa, Shawn P. Russell has joined forces with American sitarist David Pontbriand to create a unique fusion project. The album Raga Fission features David on sitar and surbahar, and Shawn on kanjira and ghatam.

A fresh voice in world music, they draw inspiration from the classical music of India and beyond, creating a new expression outside the classical mold. Improvisation is at the heart of everything Om Rasa plays, and pieces often develop on the fly. Shawn and David rely on their collective influences and musical instincts to shape the compositions. This results in music that is a true reflection of their creative muse in the moment, and allows their instruments to converge in a dynamic mixture of traditional and new.

Check out excerpts from songs on Raga Fission.

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Om Rasa's Raga Fission is available for online purchase at CD Baby. For more information on the duo, head over to their website omrasa.com.

Om Rasa CD Front Cover

Om Rasa CD Back Cover