Raw and Sultry
12/12/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As a huge world music fan I thought I had heard everything. That is until a friend of mine introduced me to Mohenjo Daro's album, Baksheesh. It came as a shock to me to hear that these guys are from Ohio because Baksheesh contains some of the most authentic sounding material I've heard in years. This recording takes you on a trip through India and the Middle East; ten raw and sultry pieces of music that will either put you in a trance or cause you to buy a one way ticket to Calcutta. Baksheesh is one of the best World music albums you will ever own."
Soothing and REAL World music sounds
12/06/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is my favorite world music album. These guys know how to weave beautiful melodies with articulate yet pulsating rhythm. They do it with all acoustic instruments ( tabla, flute, mandolin, guitar) They do not play that cheesy, synthetic, pseudo world junk, like what you might hear on the radio show " Echoes" Unfortunately because of shows like that people get the wrong idea about world music The stuff on this album is performed live and it is raucus. ( I liked that)"