2011 GRAMMY NOMINEE & JJA MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR, VIJAY IYER
Introduces A New Band and Album
“Tirtha” on ACT Music
On March 8, 2011
Featuring Prasanna (guitar) & Nitin Mitta (tabla)
(Left to right Nitin Mitta, Vijay Iyer, Prasanna) Photo credit- Alan Nahigian
vijay iyer – prasanna – nitin mitta // TIRTHA
The Sanskrit word t?rtha (THEER-tha) literally means a ford, or a shallow place in a river that can be easily crossed over. Within a spiritual context, tirtha denotes a holy place near a body of water —somewhere where everyday struggles fall away, and where one passes easily into a deeper and more profound state of being. Aptly, Tirtha is now also the name of a phenomenal trio featuring three powerhouse musicians who at once honor and traverse the streams of tradition. It is also the name of their exciting new album on ACT Music. Continue reading
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