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Trilok Gurtu

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Born 30 October 1951.

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Biography

Trilok Gurtu (born in Mumbai, India on 30 October 1951) is an Indian percussionist and composer, whose work has blended the music of his homeland with jazz fusion, world music and other genres.

He has released his own albums and has collaborated with many artists, including Terje Rypdal, John McLaughlin, Jan Garbarek, Joe Zawinul, Bill Laswell, Maria João & Mário Laginha, and Robert Miles.

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BBC Reviews Really Simple Syndication

  1. Twenty Years Of Talking Tabla 2007

    Twenty Years of Talking Tabla (disc 1)

    Reviewed by Martin Longley

    A tabla-tastic collection from the world/jazz legend.
  2. Remembrance 2002

    Remembrance

    Reviewed by Neil Bennun

    Fusion of traditional Asian playing and modern studio techniques. Splendid work by the...

Credits

Role Artist Release
Instrument Ketil Bjørnstad Grace (2001)
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