PREM JOSHUA
German born, multi-instrumentalist
His search for his own spirituality and musical style has taken him to such countries as Greece, Turkey, Afghanistan and India. In India he spent many years dedicating himself to meditation and study of Indian classical and folk music. There he started playing traditional instruments such as the Persian santoor (a hammered dulcimer), dilriba (an ancient Indian bowed instrument), and the bansuri (Indian bamboo flute).
In 1990 Joshua formed the world music band "Terra Incognita" releasing two albums, "No Goal but the Path" and "Tribal Gathering." In 1993 he released his first solo album "Tales of a Dancing River" followed in 1994 by "Hamsafar," on which he leads a group of 14 Internationally renowned musicians from eight different countries in an impressive world fusion project.
When asked about his music, Joshua replies, "For me, music has always been something spiritual, a chance to express something wonderful that cannot be said, something that makes you feel so alive, that gets you on your feet but ultimately leads you to a silent space within." |
