Folk Music: Voices From The Deserts Of India. Singers: PADMARAM & MAHESHARAM.

MEERA: Is arguably the most well known and loved of Lord Krishna's devotees. The songs attributed to her speak of intense struggle and great love and longing. During her lifetime, Meera composed beautiful songs speaking of suffering and her love and longing for Lord Krishna. Her unshakeable love, her total dedication and her triumph over adversity have inspired many people across the centuries.

PADMARAM: Padmaram renders All the solo songs in this album from Baiya village in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. A member of the Meghwal community, he specialises in singing for Jagrans, the all-night gatherings of devotional songs. He also sings in Sindhi. Although from a lower caste in the village hierarchy, he was trained by a Brahmin woman, Sehja Bai Saadh. His haunting voice coupled with the rich lyrics of Meera makes the songs a truly elevating experience.

MAHESHRAM: Yet another singer from the Meghwal community, Maheshram belongs to the Chattangar village in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. He specialises in singing the Nirgun Sant Vani, compositions of various saint poets. His voice has a melodious lilt that makes all his songs very enjoyable.

ACCOMPANIMENT: Padmaram (Tandura), Lakha Khan (Sarangi), Sakar Khan (Kamaycha), Gazi Khan (Khadtal), Firoz Khan (Dholak).