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Kapi​-​Wallah

from The Humours of Autorickshaw by Autorickshaw

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A play on words. Kapi is the name of the raga used in this piece. A kapi-wallah is a coffee-seller -- and you’ll want a shot of caffeine before embarking on this journey of rhythmic intensity. Eleven years ago, Ed was commissioned to write a dance piece: he created the rhythmic composition, and asked Suba to write a melody for it. In that moment, Autorickshaw was born.

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from The Humours of Autorickshaw, released November 10, 2013
Ed Hanley/Suba Sankaran
Music © Ed Hanley and Suba Sankaran
Arranged by Andrew Craig and Autorickshaw
Commissioned by Natasha Bakht

Suba Sankaran: lead vocals and konnakol
Ed Hanley: tabla and konnakol
Rich Brown: electric bass
Andrew Craig: synth and orchestral programming
Justin Abedin: guitars
Larnell Lewis: drum kit

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Autorickshaw Toronto, Ontario

Canadian Indo-fusion ensemble Autorickshaw has been called one of the most interesting acts on the world music landscape. Their sound showcases the sultry, sophisticated vocals of Suba Sankaran, anchored by the driving bass-lines & beatboxing of Dylan Bell over a bed of intricate tabla grooves by Ed Hanley. Autorickshaw has toured extensively across Canada, the US, the UK, Europe, India & Nepal. ... more

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