All material © Ghandharva 2001	Ghandharva performs inspired instrumental pieces of music using an eclectic blend of international percussion instruments including the tabla, madol, balafon, doun doun, conga, djembe, berimbau, shekere, singing bowls and bells. They infuse the traditional music and rhythms of West Africa, East India, Brazil, and Cuba with the dynamics and attitude of Rock & Roll to create a refreshingly unique hybrid, meditative percussive sound. The heart of the band consists of two percussionists from northwest NJ, Alan Bruggeman and Chuck Wood. Recording and performing live as a duo since the spring of 2002, Chuck and Alan often invite other musicians to perform with them on stage. At past shows additional percussionists, vocalists, and even a sitar player have been added to the line up; they have also incorporated the use of a technology known as "live sampling" or "looping". All these elements give their live shows an ever changing sense of excitement. Our site is UNDER CONSTRUCTION.... please visit our MySpace page for information on tourdates, workshops, and the upcoming CD