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Title: musical masala
Review: Since Trilok Gurtu is not a vocalist, it's difficult to know what to expect from a CD that contains a lot of vocal tracks. Broken Rhythms proves you need only expect something great and you will not be disappointed. The music is both very Indian and very contemporary without falling into the genre of Bollywood or Bhangra. And the fact that it is both distinctly Indian and contemporary is what I particularly like about the CD. For often times Gurtu collaborates with other internationally renowned artists at the risk of letting his work fall into the realm of "world" music. This is the CD to change that perception. Here, tabla, sitar and traditional Indian folk instruments are deftly arranged with contemporary percussion, bass and guitar. The vocals add variety and character to the music without distracting from the hot percussive rhythms of which Gurtu is the master.
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