inna,
Hossein Alizadeh plays that instrument extremely well. However the music he plays with it is not my cup of tea.
You mentioned John McLaughlin. I know John experimented into this "international jazz" music in the 70's. I've listened to the Shakti music and was also disappointed in most of the material. I much rather prefer traditional American jazz/rock/blues fusion. Not that I'm not opened minded, which I am.
You also mentioned Flamenco which I enjoy immensely and have at least 2 dozen pure Flamenco albums in my inventory. I prefer the Spanish influence more then Middle Eastern/far east/India influences.
One of my favorites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C97H_HvBjPA
Hossein Alizadeh plays that instrument extremely well. However the music he plays with it is not my cup of tea.
You mentioned John McLaughlin. I know John experimented into this "international jazz" music in the 70's. I've listened to the Shakti music and was also disappointed in most of the material. I much rather prefer traditional American jazz/rock/blues fusion. Not that I'm not opened minded, which I am.
You also mentioned Flamenco which I enjoy immensely and have at least 2 dozen pure Flamenco albums in my inventory. I prefer the Spanish influence more then Middle Eastern/far east/India influences.
One of my favorites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C97H_HvBjPA