Krosswindz

Krosswindz is a Bengali Band from Kolkata, India. They have played all over India and abroad, and have helped urbanize the folk music of Bengal and have tried to make it popular.

Music Style

The bands style is mostly progressive fusion. Incorporating world, folk, ambient and progressive fusion. The band is currently working towards incorporating a more soulful and lyric oriented style.

Musical Influences

Pat Metheny, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Joni Mitchell, Basudev Baul, Ghulam Ali, Eric Johnson, Sting, Brian Eno, Joe Satriani etc.

History

The band was formed in 1990, and started out playing at college festivals. Today, they have toured all over India and have played at all major college festivals and stadium concerts. The band has performed and collaborated with internationally reputed names like Herbie Hancock (USA), Sky High (SWEDEN), Tizian Jost (Germany),Pandit Ramesh Mishra (Indian Sarangi Player) and The Jazz Ambassadors(USA). The bands music has been featured in numerous documentary films and commercials.

Members

* Vikramjit(tuki) - Lead guitars, backing vocals, songwriter, producer
* Chandrani - Lead vocals
* Ratanjit - Keyboards, acoustic guitar, mandolin, Indian folk instruments

Albums

* Dhnoa (2006)
* Misiki Misiki (2005)
* Jhiko Jhiko (2004)
* Music of the Globe (2003)
* Bhebe Dekhecho Ki (2002)
* One World (2002)
* Khyapar Gaan (1999)
* Path Gechhe Benke (1996)
* Aabaar Bochhor Kuri Pore (1995)
* Singles (1994)

See also

* Bhoomi
* Insomnia