Wahh World Fusion Band

‘WAHH’ – a popular word in India that is similar to the word ‘Wow’.
WAHH! World Fusion Band is a spectacular blend of ‘East meets West’ in true Fusion Music style. Trailblazers of a unique and multiform sound, WAHH! is rooted in India’s rich traditional musical culture and enveloped in an artful weave of Jazz, Rock and Funk.
Wahh World Fusion Band Tabla Maestro, Vocalist, Multi-Percussionist and Composer, Shankh Lahiri formed WAHH! World Fusion Band out of his desire to combine his traditional musical origins from India with his current and contemporary musical explorations from the West. In addition, Shankh’s deep appreciation of other Cultural Music from around the world inspired his organization of the band.
WAHH!’s band members are all highly skilled and seasoned musicians that seamlessly weave their musical expertise into a symbiotic and tightly intertwined musical design. Joining Shankh, WAHH! features the amazing Peter Mongaya on Guitar, with jaw-dropping guitar licks and solos, the expertly diversified Michael Washington on Drums and Percussion and the highly creative Ray Villadonga on Bass…the innovative and stunningly agile Rajib Karmakar on his incredible ‘E- Sitar’ with prestigious and frequent Guest Artists- Sitar Maestro Abhik Mukherjee and the one and only Jay Gandhi on Bansuri Flute.
Reflecting prominent, traditional Indian influences and strong Western influences, WAHH! World Fusion Band also brings in subtle influences from the Middle East and Africa.
The music is original, captivating and colorfully dynamic. It is mostly instrumental, occasionally dotted with emotional Indian style vocals or mesmerizing ‘Rhythmic Scatting’ by Shankh. WAHH!’s live performances often showcase Shankh spontaneously engaging an eager audience into a Rhythmic frenzy of irresistible clapping along and ‘call and response’ participation. WAHH!’s compelling compositions seduce listeners into an adventurous soundscape of sublime contemplation, surprising musical turns and infectious, high-energy grooves. Their congruent fit of Eastern and Western instruments, masterful fusing of musical genres and artful combination of traditional & modern musical expression, appeals to wide & diverse audiences with a distinct Global Appeal.

Best of the Bay' 2016 winner WAHH World Fusion Band is a unique 'East Meets West' World Fusion Band that is based out of the Tampa Bay area. We have all original music that features contemporary style Music with Indian and Eastern Influences. Uniquely captivating and fully dynamic ‘Vocal Percussion' and Indian Raga flavors weave with Rock, Jazz and Funk Music to create our unique and one-of-a-kind sound. We also feature prominent, world-touring musicians and optional Kathak/Bollywood Dancers in our band who have international performing experience as well as experience performing with high profile musicians around the World to offer a more complete experience for the audiences. Our Band is high-energy, audience interactive and totally unique. We have performed for many Festivals and Public Concerts as well as well-known venues such as the prestigious ‘House of Blues' and 'The Mint' in L.A, California, Rockwood Music Hall - New York.
At home in the Tampa Bay Area, we have performed at the prestigious Straz Center for Performing Arts, Tampa Bay's famous 'Gasparilla Music Fest', WMNF's Tropical Heatwave Festival 2014 and 2015 , the 2015 'Lights on Tampa Bay' event (where our music was exclusively featured on the television commercial ads for the event), India Festivals , Large Corporate Events and numerous other public and private events that have given us the opportunity to perform for all kinds of people in all kinds of settings.
Our first CD, 'Liberation' debuted at #8 in the ' Top 10' in just the first week on WMNF's 88.5 Radio.
We believe we have a distinct global appeal and far-reaching ability to grow and bring more people together- across cultures, through the power of Music which is one of our aims.
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