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....Sangeet(Richard Downs) ,classically trained violinist was born in Nicaragua, Central America of Mayan,Misquito and Black roots. At a very young age moved to the USA to study at the North Carolina school of the arts,... later, he obtained his Masters degree in music from Carnegie Mellon University, after moving to Puerto Rico where he had been a member of the Puerto Rico symphony orquestra for the past 14 years he also begins to study and follow his two equally intense passions, Jazz/fusion- improvisation and meditation. After meeting Enrique Cardenas a native american/mexican flutist and composer, he joins the Kokopelli Project, an eclectic musical ensemble experimenting with world fusion, native american flutes,indian ragas,blues,funk and modern jazz and begins to flourish as a composer, violinist, electric mandolinist,percussionist and flutist ,developing his own unique sound and concept unified by a deep search of the mystical qualities of sound ,music ,mantra and spirituality. Sangeet has traveled and performed in France,Germany,italy,Spain and at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland...............................................................................................EMAIL:SANGEETOSHO@HOTMAIL.COM
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Hi Sangeet. I..m glad that you are playing again and going to these different countries.I..m still hoping that you can come down here sometime so we can jam with some jazzy friends of mine here in Nicaragua. Blessings to you Richard!!
Hi Sangeet, I've just uploaded a short five minutes sample of "AMSTERDAM"(beta version, this work is still in progress) it's so flying and your playing is so fantastic. Thanks a lot again. You're welcome anytime you d'like. Take care, big hug, Tof
Hi Sangeet, Thanks for your kind mail. It was wonderfull to have you in the studio. Your sound is incredibely great. We fell that you make one with your violin. I was really surprised and I'm still in admiration of the sound caracter your violin and your virtuosity of playing. Congratullation Sir! Meeting you and talking together during the breaks, sharing ideas in the same way,was fantastic moments. Present moments in life can be such a gift! Thank you very very much for all this. Pass by anytime you d'like, you're allways welcome at the studio. Kindest regards.
Q tal, desde las tierras vikingas, con frio pero paisaje impresionante. Muy guapo el proyecto que llevas, felicitaciones, te dejo el myspace de mis colegas de los que te hable, te encantara su propuesta, y son gente de puta madre. http://www. myspace. com/nomhadas , saludos y nos vemos pronto.
Muchisimas gracias! Yo tambien estuve en tu space y me gusto mucho tu trabajo. Ojala tengamos la oportunidad de compartir proyectos musicales proximamente!!! Todos mis mejores deseos, me encanto haberlos conocido...
It takes more than caring To be a real friend; The nature of friendship; Requires a blend Of warmest compassion And love deep and true To reach and to comfort The way that you do. Because I can see That your kind of friendship Is priceless to me. Thank You Comments
Hey..thanks for the comments..good to have you as a friend. I liked the videos a lot..your improv is something fierce..lets talk soon. Take care, Jonathan
Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion. -Dalai Lama
Thanks for the kind words. I too look forward to creating more great music together. I've had our recording on heavy rotation since leaving John's yesterday.
Hi Sangeet. I really like the new videos. The quality of the recordings is very good and your playing is brilliant! Have a wonderful weekend cuz! --Alexis
WOW! What a surprise! Thank you so much for being a part of the Snow Moon Celebration! You are a gift to all! The video at Peaceful Sky is wonderful! Did we not have an amazing group of intuitive people show up?!?! Can't believe Peaceful Sky Spa is going to be seen all over the world! Thank you~ thank you~ thank you! dearest Aura brother! This sends my spirit running with my deer...Namaste' ((Hugs)) Deer Seeker
