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The WindHorse Ensemble is composed of Ngakchang Karma Yeshe Namgyal Dorje (Lama Yeshe) on guitar and vocals, Rahul Sakyaputra on sitar and Ron Wagner on tablas and other ethnic hand percussion. The WindHorse Ensemble combines traditional Indian ragas, Central Asian, Persian, North African. Turkish and Middle Eastern melodies and rhythms with Buddhist mantras and songs. The WindHorse Ensemble is committed to an ever evolving relationships of musicians and World Music genres. Lama Yeshe?s use of the acoustic steel string guitar in modal tunings returns the guitar to its original timbres found in the lute, oud and Persian Tar and creates a subtle weaving of modal melodies with Rahul Sakyaputras superb classical sitar stylings. In addition, the guitar becomes a powerful rhythm partner with Ron Wagner?s brilliant tabla virtuosity. Lama Yeshe and MiraBai Khandro?s spiritual chanting styles seamlessly merge with the unique instrumental offerings of The WindHorse Ensemble, creating a fresh and spiritually evocative musical experience for the listener. The WindHorse Ensemble is committed to an ever evolving exploration of musicians and World Music genres. The WindHorse Ensemble is a unique blend of Classical Indian, Central Asian, Persian, Middle Eastern, Turkish, North African and other ethnic genres. The music is united with Buddhist chanting and songs. Audiences are joyously and effortlessly introduced to the nature of Mind through Shabda or holy sound and their individual WindHorses (prana/lung or life force) are blessed and empowered.