Rohan Roy aims to bring together several improvisatory styles of music from all over the world presented through a progressive contemporary western soundscape. The ensemble includes artists from four countries having distinct musical cultures China , India ,Kurdistan and Canada - however the presentation would include the blossoming of improvisatory techniques as the common thread between these unique artists. The concert would present a musical dialogue between each featured artist who would present a distinctly flavoured classic composition true to their musical orientation with Rohan playing the contemporary western counterpart.
On Violin - Rohan Roy, one of the most celebrated fusion violinists in India has collaborated as a soloist in over fifty Indian films and has been featured in over hundred guest appearances on Indian television particularly the prestigious Coke Studio. Rohan has been featured by the very popular Indian artists from varied genre ranging from rock pop bands such as Euphoria and bollywood singing sensation Monali Thakur to Shantanu Moitra for his indian classical fusion series 100 days in himalayas along with indian stalwarts such as Kaushiki Chakraborty, Ashwin Srinivasan and Purabayan Chatterhee to name a few. He has also toured internationally with the famous Indian fusion band Taal tantra. Though originally trained in western classical music his music finds expression through jazz, contemporary rock and Indian classical fusion.
On Guitar- Shvan from Kurdistan is on his journey of becoming a virtuoso artist following the footsteps of his biggest influencers Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen.
On Western Vocals-Xiaoning Lan, from Qingdao, China, goes by the name of Rose and started studying traditional Chinese music since the age of 13. Currently a music performance student in London her singing style combines traditional music with popular music.
On Indian Vocals- Triparna from India is trained in Indian classical vocals and has been popularly performing in London as a classical fusion artist. Though Triparna's music is particularly earthy and rooted to her traditional orientation , her experimentations with Rohan in presenting classic indian compositions through a global soundscape has been winning hearts.
On Saxophone- Ally Fiola is a saxophonist and film composer from Nova Scotia, Canada. Inspired by funk and New Orleans traditional jazz, Ally's music is progressive and heavily influenced by hardbop saxophonist, Cannonball Adderley.
