Mahavishnu orchestra biography of mahatma
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'David Munrow and the Early Music Consort of London transformed our view of medieval music. The impact of their performances far surparssed any that had gone before: by demonstrating how medieval music could sound normal, they created a niche for it in the concert ingångsrum and on record that it has never lost' ~ From Daniel Leech-Wilkinson's notes for Music of the Gothic era May 15 2007 is the thirty-first anniversary of the death of David Munrow. His contribution to the acceptance, understanding and performance of early music almost defies summary. He was born in 1942, and learnt the bassoon and recorder as a child. Between school and university he travelled and taught in South America , and started the collection of ethnic instruments that were to give him, and the world, a new perspective on early music making. He read English at Pembroke College , Cambridge, and was encouraged by Thurston Dart to take an active role in the music-making of that most musical of cities. ..
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Sri Chinmoy
Indian writer and guru (1931–2007)
Chinmoy Kumar Ghose (27 August 1931 – 11 October 2007), better known as Sri Chinmoy,[2] was an Indian spiritual leader who taught meditation in the United States after moving to New York City in 1964.[3] Chinmoy established his first meditation center in Queens, New York, and eventually had seven thousand students in 60 countries.[4][5] He was an author, artist, poet, and musician; he also held public events such as concerts and meditations on the theme of inner peace.[5][6] Chinmoy advocated a spiritual path to God through prayer and meditation. He advocated athleticism including distance running, swimming, and weightlifting. He organized marathons and other races, and was an active runner and, following a knee injury, weightlifter.[5][6] Some ex-members have accused Chinmoy of running a cult.[7][8]
Biography
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Mahavishnu Orchestra
Jazz-Fusion Band
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McLaughlin’s Guru Provided Name
Ponty’s Violin Distinguished Second Version
80’s Version Featured Evans’ Sax
Selected Discography
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The Mahavishnu Orchestra was arguably the most influential, and certainly one of the best, jazz fusion groups ever. The band’s leader, John McLaughlin, inspired a generation of jazz-rockers with both his guitar wizardry and his flair as a composer. In forming the Mahavishnu Orchestra, McLaughlin brought together an unprecedented combination of elements-a background in jazz and blues, a passionate interest in Eastern (particularly Indian) music, a rock beat, and world class chops-that set the standard for fusion bands for years to come.
When the Mahavishnu Orchestra was created in 1971, it seemed like a logical next step in McLaughlin’s already illustrious musical career. Like so many British guitarists, he had been fascinated by Ameri