A dynamic fusion of electronic and ethnic music running the gamut of modern music styles.
Kalander is an international music project created by Petr Dmitriev in 2008 with the support of friends from his hometown of St. Petersburg. Musicians from many countries, carriers of various authentic and modern musical traditions take part in studio recordings and concert performances. Kalander is a dynamic fusion of electronic, vocal and instrumental music, accompanied by artist shows and colorful visualizations.
Petr Dmitriev is the creator of the project, the author of music, producer and director. He works as a composer in many musical genres of electronic and instrumental music. He is also known as the organizer of art and educational projects, including the Academy of Braiding of the same name.
PROJECT MEMBERS
PETR DMITRIEV – COMPOSER, VOICE, STRINGS, SYNTHS
Petr Dmitriev is the creator of the project, the author of music, producer and director. He works as a composer in many musical genres of electronic and instrumental music. He is also known as the organizer of art and educational projects, including the Academy of Braiding of the same name.
DENIS KUCHEROV – TABLA, PERCUSSION
Denis Kucherov – member of the Kalander project as a percussionist and concert manager. Besides that Denis is a founder of eastern art festival Dairafest and world music project Samhey. Denis received worldwide recognition by exciting blend of ancient sounds through his instruments combined with intricate hip hop, reggae, and drum and bass rhythms.
RADIK TYULYUSH – THROAT-SINGER
Radik Tyulyush is an outstanding musician from The Republic of Tyva. Soloist of world renowned "Huun-Huur-Tu". Master of famous traditional Tuvan throat-singing techniques.
MOMIN KHAN – SARANGI
Momin Khan is a rising star of the sarangi. Born into a family of musicians stretching back eight generations, his grandfather Ustad Mehboob Khan was known as Sarangi Samrat (Emperor of Sarangi). He trained under Momin’s father Ustad Moinuddin Khan, a renowned Jaipur vocalist, studying alongside his cousin Sabir. They have spent years working to uphold the family style on their instruments.
TRIINU – VOICE
Triinu is a singer of traditional Estonian and Scandinavian music. Triinu was born into a family of national acclaimed pipe musicians. Besides that she represents a wide range of genres like classical, folk music, jazz, and includes runic improvisation.
MOHTRAM SABRI – SITAR, VOCAL
The famous sitar artist and teacher is recognized as one of the most eminent sitarists today. The possession of the instrument and subtle mastery are fascinating. Performing the ragas, the maestro approaches to them as the prayers, plunging the audience into the world of high vibration. Collaborated on live shows in 2011-2012s and recorded several upcoming songs.
BASHARAT ALI – VOCAL
A Delhi University graduate. He studied singing with his father - a famous singer in the past - Ustad Saghir Ahmad Sabri. He studied the style of gazelle, Indian Classical and kavali. He regularly appears at the international festivals, as well as the Indian television. Collaborated on live shows in 2011-2012s and recorded several upcoming songs.
AHSAN ALI – SARANGI, VOCAL
Ahsan was initiated and trained by his father in the style of the kirana gharana. From the tender age of 5 years and since then had performed extensively the world over, both as a soloist as well as an accompanist to eminent musicians. Participated in votum and take five tracks.
While on tour Roman takes care of the stage management and live sound engineering. While not on tour, he manages the band's web presence. Best known by his DJ name – NZ Selector, he is one of the organisers of the biggest reggae festival in India – Goa Sunsplash.
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