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Paul Carruthers
Darrabukka, Tarija & A thousad drums and percussion. Eternal - Pulse - Heartbeat
Travelling
throughout Turkey, Morocco & India sparked a passion within
Paul
for all things Eastern. With over twenty years of
professional
drumming experience under his belt, Paul is the rhythmic master of
Karmakult. Armed with his faithful Darrabukka, sitting astride his
vintage Rogers kit, Paul becomes the Pulse of Karmakult. |
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James Overend
Acoustic & Electric Guitars Sentient
- Hot - Emotive
Jimi,
as he is known to us, is one of Newcastles
most
accomplished and sought after musicians. With a
string of
professional credits to his name, Jimi has the chops, the licks and the
riffs to die for! His ability to play soleful, heart-warming
solos is only outdone by his ability to shred and burn with the best of
them. Few guitarists have the ability to inspire like James
Overend. |
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James Beech
Bass (and occassional harmonium) Earthy
- Connected - Sublime
The
Master... James Beech is the definitive backbone of
Karmakult. His talent as a bassist is unsurpased.
From
amazing rhythmic complexity, lightning fast licks to slapping funk
grooves, he truly is The Master. An amazing sound
engineer and talented musician, his skills have helped give
Karmakult it's distinctive and unique sound, both live and in the
studio. |
Pratham Ravi
Indian Tabla Tantric
- Mystical - Hypnotic
Trained
in India by renowned tabla
masters,
Pratham provides the talas for the amazing Karmakult experience.
Pratham is a rare find, a talented and soulful
musician that
easily bridges the gap between the East and the West, fusing rock with
traditional Indian rhythms. The traditional rhythm
instrument, the tabla, perfectly compliments the pulsations of
Karmakult. |
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Suresh
Vocals, Flute, Baglama & 12 String Guitar Cerebral
- Etheral - Exotic.
The
voice of
Karmakult. The incredible talents
of
accomplished singer/songwriter - Suresh. Born into an Indian
family in Malaysia during the Vietnam War era and
growing up
in Australia, Suresh is inspired by his own mixed cultural
background. The enchanting music and lyrics of
Karmakult embody his soul. He has a firm
belief that
the
'meeting' of cultures through art, music and
community can heal world conflict and help world peace. |
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Garon Staines
Bass Guitar ~ Harmonium Powerful -
Electric - Seductive.
Another
amazing multi-talented musician, Garon has recently taken over live
performance from James Beech. Garon is a powerful force in
Karmakult, delivering steady grooves and definitive soul. |