This superb CD marks a new development for the tradition of Tappa, featuring the immense vocal talent of Sasha and the sensitive production of Derek Roberts. It is vibrant, passionate and inspired by the romance and journeys of the ancient Silk Route. The richly crafted arrangements also feature orchestral strings and fantastic percussion.

Tappa can be considered as is one of the major genres of musical tradition in India and yet it is now heard less often and very little is widely known about it especially in the West. This high energy, appealing music is born out of journeys through exotic territories and its long history is continuing in this new collaborative project between the newly discovered, immense talent of Sasha (Shashwati Mandal Paul) from Bhopal, India and Sense World Music producer and musician Derek Roberts who hails not from India but from the valleys of South Wales.