Avataar (small configs)

Avataar is a Toronto-based world music ensemble led by percussionist and composer Ravi Naimpally, exploring the connections between Indian classical music, jazz, and global rhythms. In smaller configurations, the group's intricate compositions and improvisational dialogues become even more intimate. Naimpally, a versatile tabla and percussion player, brings together musicians from diverse backgrounds to create music that transcends cultural boundaries. The ensemble has performed at festivals across Canada and internationally, earning praise for their sophisticated arrangements and virtuosic playing. Small ensemble versions might feature tabla, saxophone, bass, and guitar, allowing for spontaneous interaction and exploration of rhythmic and melodic ideas from Indian ragas, jazz harmony, and world music traditions. Avataar's music represents Toronto's multicultural musical landscape, demonstrating how traditional forms can evolve through cross-cultural collaboration.

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