Snake! from Kinsmen by Rudresh Mahanthappa ft. Kadri Gopalnath & The Dakshina Ensemble
Praised by critics as one of the most original composers in contemporary jazz, altoist Mahanthappa’s rare ability to synthesize South Indian music concepts with a range of unexpected influences characterizes him as one of the most important artists in the music today — as Jazz Journalists Association recently echoed by naming him Alto Saxophonist of the Year from 2009-2011.