



R A V I P A D M A N A B H A
Ravi Padmanabha is a multi-instrumentalist who specializes in drums and percussion.
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AVAMATI
A CD OF INDIAN FOLK,BHAJANS,AND SNAKE CHARMER TUNES PERFORMED ON BUL-BUL TARANG (INDIAN BANJO KEYBOARD)
AVAIL via paypal
$10
RAVI PADMANABHA TRIO
ron locurto-acoustic guitar
michael mcneill-harmonium
ravi padmanabha-tabla/percussionPrestroll3 by ravipadmanabha
cd avail on itunes
cd avail at cd baby
$12
SPECIES UNITE-RAVI PADMANABHA/LSTHAN HARDY
recorded in 2006 NYC. features Ravi on tabla/percussion and Lathan on saxophones$10
02 Karma Print by sitar jams
"DOH TALA" CD
ROBERT DICK-FLUTES
STEVE BACZKOWSKI-SAXOPHONE,DIJ,FLUTES
RAVI PADMANABHA-TABLA,PERCUSSION
solo cd/"G'me OIL"
sarangi/banjo-keyboard(bul-tarang),been(snake charmer)give me oil by ravipadmanabha
TOMCHESS/RAVI PADMANABHA
oud/ney/loops/tabla
BACZKOWSKI/PADMANABHA-pure sax/drums.recorded 2007 .art work by Mike Straub
"SUPPLICATIONS"-new duo cdTK 2 SUPPLICATIONS by ravipadmanabha
Family FUNKtion &the Sitar Jams
aneal padmanabha-bass/guitar
naryan padmanabha-sitar/sh101
ravi padmanabha-drums
BUFFALO SUICIDE PREVENTION UNIT
LIVE!!!!!
ravi padmanabha/lathan hardy
ravi padmanabha/lathan hardy. limited edition hand silk screened cdr 112 made.
drums ,percussion, tabla,moorsing,loops,alto+tenor saxophone.sample
"Gi me OIL"45sample
side A -sarangi/loop side B-moksha(moorsing)
"Aqua Machine" Q51
Steve Baczkowski /Ravi Padmanabha
Aqua Machine is a compilation of live recordings . LIMITED EDTION CD features uncut tracks and bonus tracks that would not fit on the vinyl.
vinyl record****SOLD OUT*********
CD
NIVESANA
DANIEL CARTER-saxophone,trumpet,flute
RAVI PADMANABHA- drums set,moorsing,voice,tabla,live loopsrecorded 10/2005 nyc
BUFFALO SUICIDE PREVENTION UNIT
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all compositionsimprovised live.recorded at the icehouse in buffalo,ny by allen farmelo on may 16,2005
mixed/masteren/produced by allen farmelo at the farm .
executive producer:david kennedy
painting:still life with meat(detail) by bruce kurland
photo:nancy j. parisi
design:baczkowskiMIKE ALLARD:ALTO SAX
STEVE BACZKOWSKI:TENOR/BARITONESAX,BASSCLAIRNET,BUGLE
MICHAEL HERRMANSON:TROMBONE
LEIF INGVAR NICKLAS:CONTRABASS
RAVI PADMANABHA:DRUMS PERCUSSIONsample
track1.nothing purifies like fire
track2.termites eat the wind
track3.revolting phantoms
track4. without love we all feel sad
track5.elegy for one another
track6.the smoke makes you cough
track7. sojourn non troppo
track8.oak fflesh
track9.still life with meat
"TONGUE RUST and LEAD MOTH" sax/drum duo of Steve Baczkowski/Ravi Padmanabha
released in Utech Records a limited edition of 200 cds review
"ELEPHANT CALLS".improvisations on UTECH RECORDS. limited hand made series on 200
ED CHANG-acoustic guitar
RAVI PADMANABHA-tabla/percussion
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custom cd artwork on digipak cd case.
RAVI PADMANABHA SOLO(electroacoustic)
@ 226SERIES
Ed Chang and Motoko Shimuzi started the 226 series to
present an outlet for creative music. They have revived
the long gone era of “Loft Sessions” New York was famous
for. On 8/13/2005 Ravi Padmanabha performed a 30-minute
solo piece which was followed by a set from Ed, Motoko, and
Jeff Shurdut. Later in the evening the quartet piece was
released on NOLABELS called "21st Century Folk Music Vol.3".
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"Peace Prize For Freedom"
$12
Shurdut,Jeff
Carter, Daniel
Padmanabha, Ravi
Barker, Andrew
Label: NOLABELS (more by this label)
Type: CDR
Number: 3562
"21st Century Folk Music Vol.3"
$12
Shurdut,Jeff
Padmanabha, Ravi
Chang, Ed
Shimuzi, Motoko
Label: NOLABELS (more by this label)
Type: CDR
Number: 3661
BOTH RECORDINGS AVAILABLE ON CADENCE MUSIC
"MOORSING"
All music composed featuring Moorsing (indian jaw harp).
track1. MOORSINGS
track2. MOKSHA
track3 INDOLON
track4. VOYAGER
track5. 7 CYCLES ABOVE
track6. JUNGALBINDI
track7. KUNDALINI
track8. ECECERMONA
track9. ATILLA
"PROPHECY"
Featuring ethnic percussion with sequenced beats.
RP-santoor,tabla,flute
programing,percussion,harp recorded 2000
SAMPLES
track 1. Jihad
track 2. Rise and fall of Raja Ram
track 3. Moksha
track 4. Ritual
track 5. Processio
track6. Exodus
track7. Tanmantra
track8. Rise and Fall of Raja Ram
track9. Lunarr
track10.Sunyata
track11. Cosmic D Mantra
track12. Asuras
track13. Trang
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"Omkara"Naryan Padmanabha-Hammered Dulcimer,Santoor
Aneal Padmanabha-Acoustic Guitar
Ravi Padmanabha-Tabla,Kanjira
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track1.padmasana
track2. laya nadi
track3. visarjana
"solo snare drum"
track 1.30second sample of 24minute peice
track 2.30second sample of 24 minute peice
Interventions #22: Jeffrey Lependorf, Brian Moran, Matt Hannafin, Ravi Padmanabha - Four Ideas of Stillness: The second live release from Brooklyn's Avant Yard series, an outdoor performance event in which improvisers are encouraged to work with the ambient sounds of the neighborhood: birds, sirens, children's voices, overflying planes, etc. For this performance, the duo Shunyata (Brian Moran, electronics; Matt Hannafin, percussion) were joined by shakuhachi player Jeffrey Lependorf and percussionist Ravi Padmanabha for a set that explored the concept of stillness, with each musician approaching the idea from his own perspective. "The Great Way has no gate. Clear water has no taste. The tongue has no bone. In complete stillness, a stone girl is dancing." -- Seung Sahn. Recorded 9-11-05. Total time: 55:55. to purchase contact: Jeffrey Lependorf, Matt Hannafin, Brian Moran, Ravi Padmanabha
"Ravi Padmanabha"(solo)
All tracks are live . no overdubs. The disc features several solos on gopichand,dij,tabla,tavil,electronics with live loops
special guest Kyoko Kitamura.
SAMPLE TRACKS
track1.dij and gong
track2.electric tabla
track3.ta kou kou te tak ka dhin na
track4.baya bow
track5. tavil
track6.gopi
track7.tabla solo plus lahara
track8.trkt dhin ta ka dhin
mega mix. only on website
"Taking the Coincidence to Heart"
Features traditional Middle Eastern Compositions along with Free Improvisation. tomchess on oud/ney and ravi padmanabha on tabla
SAMPLE TRACKS
track1.longa riyad intro
track2.balladil mahboubtrack3.nakriz peshrev
track4.shine
track5.uluru voyager
track6.house of fame