Tarana, A New World Music Ensemble Releases it’s First CD

Tarana, a World Fusion group including Islander, Jason Everett will be releasing its first recording at a CD Release Concert on July 6th at the Vashon Havurah. "We have been in the studio working on this project for over six months and we are really excited to share it with the people of Vashon and the world,’ says Everett.
 
Tarana performs mostly original compositions influenced by several world cultures including Indian, Arabic, Eastern European, Latin and Flamenco styles. "We play music inspired by the types of music we love," said flutist Ann Lindquist. "We blend these styles in a way that is very similar to jazz fusion in that there is lots of room for improvisation. We love stepping into the energy of the moment in the music...it makes it fun for the artists and the audience," she added.
 
The CD features original compositions by Everett and Lindquist, but most of the work was composed by guitarist Kenyon Curtiss. "Some of these tunes I have been working on for several years and others were just ideas when we started," he stated. "I am really pleased how they flow together with Jason and Ann’s pieces."
 
In addition to playing guitar, Curtiss plays mandolin and a unique instrument called the glissentar; an 11-stringed fretless guitar. "It is a challenging and rewarding instrument to play," he added. "I love it!"
 
Attendees will see other unique instruments at the show including a contra-bass flute which is about seven-feet long and played standing up, a triple flute that plays three notes at once, Everett’s seven-string fretless bass and the tabla, which are Indian hand drums.
 
"My mom came up with the name, Tarana" explained Anil Prasad who plays tabla for the group. "My mom is famous in India for her classical Ghazal singing...in fact, she released several successful records and even played sitar with the Beatles. When she heard us jamming in the early days, she said we should be called ‘Tarana’ which means ‘waves of sound.’ Everyone knew right away that was it."
 
The band not only named the CD "Waves of Sound" in her honor, but dedicated the recording to Prabha Devi for all of her guidance with the ensemble. "We also like that the name has dual meaning and honors our own part of the world with our waves of sound on Puget Sound," added Lindquist.
 
"There is growing interest around the globe for World Fusion music," added Everett. "We are pleasantly surprised by the interest we are seeing on social media from around the planet. In just the last few months we have added nearly 3000 fans on our Facebook page many of whom are from India and Southeast Asia."
 
The performance is well-suited for music lovers of all ages and tickets are a suggested $10 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. "We are blessed to be able to play our music and share that blessing with anyone who wants to listen," added Curtiss.
 
People interested in hearing a sample of the CD can find it on youtube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y55CM_9PM2A
www.facebook.com/TaranaWorldFusion or
Tarana’s website www.taranaworldfusion.com